Leaving Varicose Veins Untreated
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 27, 2017
Doctors will often hear “I didn’t come in because they didn’t hurt” in regard to their patient’s varicose veins. While this may seem reasonable, most people are not aware of the possible dangers of leaving varicose veins untreated. Just because there is no pain currently does not negate the possibility down the road. Let’s take
Have your varicose veins become itchy?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 25, 2017
As if having varicose veins on your legs isn’t difficult enough with leg pain, swelling, and visual unsightliness, they can also become itchy, irritated and can even change the color of the surrounding and overlying skin. Itchy legs in the area of varicose veins could signal the onset of Venous Stasis Dermatitis. Stasis dermatitis is
Are You at Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 12, 2017
A deep vein thrombosis can be a scary thing to experience, having knowledge ahead of time can not only save you time, it could save your life. Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot which forms in the deeper veins located in the leg or arm. While blood clots in the superficial veins do
Are Varicose Veins Inevitable During Pregnancy?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 11, 2017
Varicose veins happen often during pregnancy because of the extra volume of blood your body produces in order to support not one but two lives. This extra blood when combined with extra added body weight and the baby’s weight can put a strain on your legs. This when combined with additionally produced progesterone which relaxes
Are You at Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 10, 2017
A deep vein thrombosis can be a scary thing to experience, having knowledge ahead of time can not only save you time, it could save your life. Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot which forms in the deeper veins located in the leg or arm. While blood clots in the superficial veins do
Endovenous Thermal Ablation
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 9, 2017
Varicose veins in some case can cause pain and swelling while for others they remain simply a cosmetic flaw that they would rather not have. Thanks to medical advances in vascular treatments there are now several highly effective approved procedures available. One of the most effective is endovenous thermal ablation. This is ideal for
