Radiofrequency Ablation – Are You a Candidate?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: January 2, 2019

If you suffer from varicose veins you may skim around online looking at various treatments wondering if they might be right for you. Without a proper consultation and visit with a qualified Vein Specialist, it is hard to decide if radiofrequency ablation or any other vein treatment will work for your specific case. What we

Could it be May Thurner Syndrome?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: November 26, 2018

This little-known syndrome hasn’t gotten much press so many have still never heard of it. With the overwhelming popularity of the internet now available in nearly every home we all have access to sites like Web M.D. and other medical self-diagnostic tools. The problem is that when you enter your symptoms it often times brings

Varicose Veins and Running

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: December 12, 2017

Are you a jogger or a runner and have started to notice your legs don’t feel quite right? Do you experience leg pain, swelling, a feeling of heavy legs, numbness, itching, or even notice veins starting to become visible? This isn’t unusual and you aren’t alone. While running isn’t a major cause of vein issues

Sclerotherapy – Do you need to worry about blood clots?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: June 21, 2017

Sclerotherapy destroys and breaks down abnormal and damaged veins which are no longer able to function properly and support the body. The solution irritates the lining of the blood vessel, causing it to collapse and stick together and the blood to clot. Blood can become trapped in segments of these non-working veins.   The question

Do you suffer with undiagnosed leg pain?

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: June 19, 2017

It’s normal to have an ache or pain every now and then, after all, we are all only human. It’s when aches or pains will not go away and become reoccurring or chronic that these symptoms may lead you to discover an underlying problem.   Could your leg symptoms be a vein issue?   If

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

Why Winter is the Best Time for Varicose Vein Treatment

Posted by: Tampa Cardio

On: December 5, 2016

Now that the Fall season is upon us, humidity has dropped, temperatures are a bit cooler, and the rainy season has passed. So, you may be wondering what the temperature has to do with varicose vein treatment.   With the weather changing, you are able to wear longer pants and long skirts without melting in