If you are looking for a new way to treat varicose veins, then Varithena may be the answer. In this blog post, we will discuss what Varithena does for varicose veins and the advantages of using this procedure over others.         What is Varithena and What Does it Do Varithena…

  What is Venous Disease? Venous disease is a condition that affects the venous system, which includes veins and venules in the body. Data from Circulation AHA Journals indicates that varicose veins affect more than 25 million adults in the United States and more than 6 million with more advanced venous disease. It can be…

Venous insufficiency is a condition that affects your veins and can lead without appropriate intervention, to serious complications. Venous insufficiency occurs when the veins’ natural valves become insufficient, or leaky, allowing blood to flow back towards the feet. Varicose veins have an estimated prevalence between 5% and 30% in the adult population, with a female:…

Today we wish to discuss the best varicose vein treatment steps to our fellow community members in Ohio, to achieve great legs this summer. Treatment of varicose veins starts with compression socks believe it or not. Did you know that typically the majority of insurance companies have a six-week to three-month compression stocking requirement before treatment…

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