Download the Deep Vein Thrombosis Infographic Here Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that develops in a deep vein. According to the CDC, DVT affects about 300,000 to 600,000 people each year. If left untreated, it can lead to a serious complication called pulmonary embolism. In our continuing efforts to help build […]
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March is the National Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month. To help spread the word about this silent and potentially life threatening condition Michigan Vein Care Specialists have created this Deep Vein Thrombosis Quiz. Please take this quiz to test your own knowledge, and then pass it along to your friends and family so they may
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Summer can seem like it’s ages away when the cold winds of winter are blowing in Michigan. Don’t lose heart! Spring is officially just 45 days away, and winter is a great time to get varicose veins and spider veins treated. A few reasons why winter is one of the best times to get your
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Ask your vein doctor about hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers People with varicose veins have a lot of symptoms and side effects to deal with: Pain, cramps, aching, feelings of fatigue and heaviness – not to mention the unattractive appearance of the veins themselves. But there’s another side effect of varicose veins that can occur, especially
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Summer is a great time for varicose vein treatment Summer’s here, and that means it’s time to don skirts and shorts and enjoy the warmer weather and outdoor fun. It’s a time for kicking off your shoes and putting on your sandals, for leaving pantyhose and heavy socks behind. For some people, there’s something freeing
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How to Get Rid of Varicose Veins Treatment options to get rid of varicose veins are now more effective, faster and more convenient than ever. If the sight of these bulging veins hampers your self-confidence or the discomfort they cause interrupts your daily activities, vascular surgeons can offer you a number of treatment choices. What
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As many of you know, we finished our first year as an Exhibitor at the Michigan International Women’s Show held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi several weeks ago. It was an exciting time for all with four fantastic days of shopping, fashion shows, health and fitness, celebrity appearances, food sampling, pampering, and more.
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We do not typically think of fit athletes as being prone to circulation problems in their legs. When considering arterial circulation, that is actually right. Regular exercise improves the inflow of blood to the legs, so the risk of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is lower in athletes than in the general population. The same is
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     It has become more and more common over the past few years to see athletes – both professional and amateur – wearing various types of compression garments. These include compression socks, sleeves, pants and shorts. Is it a fashion fad, or is there some real benefit supporting the trend? Let’s
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Reasons to Visit a Vein Doctor If you are experiencing problems with your vascular system, like spider veins or varicose veins, you may be in need of treatment. A vein doctor that specializes in the vascular system can provide treatment for this and more. While these types of vein problems are worrisome due to their
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