Angioplasty is a surgical procedure done to open a blood vessel, usually an artery, that has a blockage. In many cases, our surgeon will install a small tube called a stent to keep the vessel open after performing the procedure. Angioplasty can relieve symptoms of heart disease like chest pain or shortness of breath, and […]
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Spider vs Varicose Veins: What is the Difference?
Spider and varicose veins are two of the most common vascular conditions that lead to an unwanted appearance. While there are some similarities in the two, there are enough differences between spider vs varicose veins to make for some variations in the way they appear and the locations on the body in which they most […]
How Does Sclerotherapy Work?
Sclerotherapy is a treatment method that is used to remove varicose and spider veins. It has been in use for many years and is still one of the most widely employed therapies for dealing with these veins. There are very few risks associated with it, and it has a high success rate. Spider and varicose […]
Benefits of Vein Compression After Venous Treatment
When you are struggling with varicose veins or spider veins, you have several alternatives that can help you to resolve the problem. Sclerotherapy, laser treatments and phlebectomy are only a few of the options that can help you. After your treatments are over, you will want to do everything possible to get rid of your […]