Travel Tips to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 17, 2016
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition which occurs when a blot clot forms deep in the legs. This blood clot can break loose and travel to your lungs or brain, which can result in death. Prevention of DVT is of utmost importance to those that fall in the risk categories. Risk factors of
Sclerotherapy: What Is It?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 3, 2016
Sclerotherapy is a procedure that eliminates spider veins and varicose veins by means of a saline injection directly into the veins. The solution blocks the blood flow to the affected vein, causing it to clot. Once clotted, your blood will be directed into other, healthier veins. The damaged vein will eventually turn to scar tissue
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 1, 2016
Pelvic congestion syndrome is a chronic medical condition that presents itself in women. It is caused by varicose veins inside of the lower abdomen. Varicose veins happen when the valves inside of the veins which help return blood to the heart against gravity become weakened and won’t close properly, this allows blood to flow backwards
Are You at Risk for Varicose Veins?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 21, 2015
Varicose veins are not an uncommon condition; it is estimated that over 40 million people in the United States currently suffer from varicose veins and that over 50% of the population over the age of fifty currently has them. This does not go to say that varicose veins are inevitable and that you should simply
