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
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
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
Is Massage a treatment for Varicose Veins?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 29, 2016
We all know that feeling when muscles get tight and your body hurts. A therapeutic massage helps to work the knots out. So, many people wonder if massage would be a solution for the pain of varicose veins. The answer is no. Why? Well, even though your legs are feeling pain and swelling as you
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: What is it?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 15, 2016
Pelvic congestion syndrome is a condition that up to 15 percent of American women ages 20 to 50 suffer from. It is a chronic medical issue that creates pain in the pelvic area. This is caused by varicose veins that are not visible externally. Varicose veins are damaged veins in which the valves inside of
