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
Deep Vein Thrombosis – Know the Signs
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 21, 2017
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) is the medical terminology which translates to telling you that you have a blood clot. Blood clots always require medical attention as soon as possible because depending on the location of the clot it can be life-threatening if it breaks free in its still solid form. Recognizing a clot You may
Hot Tips for Leg Health!
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 13, 2017
Everyone wants beautiful healthy legs. It is pretty much a given in youth, but as you age life takes a toll on our bodies – legs included. Lifestyle has a lot to do with how well your legs will fair. Let’s take a look at a few things you can do to be proactive in
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
Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 19, 2017
As we age, we start to notice more problems with circulation and the long-term effects of gravity. Varicose veins are enlarged and often twisted veins that are a result of swelling of the vein due to reduced blood flow. There are tons of different reasons that people develop varicose veins and this is one of
What is a microphlebectomy?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 14, 2017
If you are dealing with varicose veins, your Vein Specialist may suggest as a treatment option that you undergo a microphlebectomy. A micophlebectomy is a minimally invasive surgery which deals with the removal of a large or medium-sized varicose vein through tiny incisions about the size of a poke from a sharp pencil. The access
Radiofrequency Ablation
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 8, 2017
The radiofrequency ablation procedure is used primarily in the treatment of truncal varicose veins in the legs though it can be used in other areas of the body. It utilizes radiofrequency energy (electricity) to heat up, collapse and in turn, seal off the blood vessels. Ultrasound is used to map the course of veins to
Chemoablation (visual chemical sclerotherapy)
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 6, 2017
When it has been determined that thermal ablation (heat) will not work for venous closure for a patient, endogenous chemoablation is a consideration. What is chemoblation? Endovenous chemoablation, sometimes referred to as ECA, is performed on an outpatient basis. No sedation is required. A chemical solution is injected into the damaged veins to produce endothelial
