by VTC - CA | Mar 10, 2022 | Vein
What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? Venous insufficiency is a common condition in which vein valves weaken, allowing blood to pool in the legs or flow in reverse through the vein (venous reflux). Rather than pumping blood up to the heart efficiently, these veins...
by VTC - CA | Mar 10, 2022 | Spider Vein
Do You Need to Visit a Leg Vein Center for Spider Veins? Spider veins are incredibly common, particularly in women. When they occur in the legs, they’re often the result of a disease called Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Some spider veins don’t require treatment, while...
by VTC - CA | Mar 10, 2022 | Heaviness
Patient Question: “Why Do My Legs Feel Heavy?” Heaviness in the legs is a common complaint because several things cause it. One source many people don’t suspect is damaged veins. When you have spider veins or varicose veins, there’s typically a problem in your...
by VTC - CA | Oct 4, 2021 | Vein Specialist
Our body consists of several complex and intricate systems that work together in cohesion to keep you running day-to-day. Some doctors specialize in each of these various systems in order to provide comprehensive care for diseases and problems relating to their field...
by VTC - CA | Oct 4, 2021 | Vein Specialist
Endovenous laser treatment, or EVLT, is a minimally invasive vein treatment procedure in which heat from a specialized laser is applied to close or shrink varicose veins. During the procedure, an optical fiber catheter is inserted into the diseased veins, and the...
