Superficial venous thrombosis (SVT), also termed superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities is a common, generally benign condition characterized by tenderness, swelling, and induration ...

Q: I have developed many small, thin veins on my legs. I would like to get rid of them. What is the most effective treatment? A: Superficial leg veins, sometimes called “spider veins,” occur when tiny ...

Have you ever witnessed your legs all puffed up with a spider-like vein formation? That is not just a cosmetic concern; it is ...

Varicose veins afflict over 25 million Americans, or about 1 in 13 people. Once considered a cosmetic issue, varicose veins can actually be a serious, life-changing disease. The root cause is the ...

One of the great complaints of aging is how the body slows down, either because of mobility issues or compromised circulation. Because of this decreased mobility, health issues can arise—for example, ...

Dear Doctor K: I have developed many small, thin veins on my legs. I would like to get rid of them. What is the most effective treatment? Dear Reader: Superficial leg veins, sometimes called “spider ...

RATIONAL treatment of patients with varicose veins requires exact knowledge of the changes that occur in the circulation, both venous and capillary, coincident with their development. 1 In the normal ...

Interv Cardiol. 2012;4(5):527-536. The venous anatomy of the lower leg is made up of two axial systems, a superficial and a deep venous system. The superficial system lies above the muscle fascia in ...

OVER 50 PERCENT of the American adult population suffers from some sort of vein problem with their legs. If you have immediate family members who have had varicose veins or spider veins then the odds ...

OVER 50 PERCENT of the American adult population suffers from some sort of vein problem with their legs. If you have immediate family members who have had varicose veins or spider veins then the odds ...