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Athletes Suffer From Venous Disease Too
When it come to vascular problems in the legs, fit athletes are not typically the first people that come to mind. However, due to the extreme physical activity they put their body through, they may show trauma to their arteries that cause occlusion or rupture. Often...
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Treatment for Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid artery disease is a specific type of vascular problem in which plaques (waxy, fatty deposits) build up on the inside of the vessels that carry blood to the brain, face, neck, and scalp. Plaques cause the carotid arteries to narrow, which can reduce blood...
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What happens if a Varicose Vein goes untreated?
Leaving varicose veins untreated isn’t simply a cosmetic concern, there can be medical repercussions as well.
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5 Tips to Help Prevent Varicose Veins
Varicose veins can be annoying, painful, and unsightly. They are caused by increased pressure in the blood vessels, which causes the veins to respond by developing thicker walls. This, in turn, causes veins to be more obvious under the skin. These over-developed veins...
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5 Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis
A deep vein thrombosis (often called a DVT for short) is a blood clot that forms in one of the deep veins in the body. More often than not, the clot forms in a leg. If it dislodges, it can move to the lungs where it can cause serious problems or even death. Here are 5...
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What Causes Swelling in Legs and Feet?
Swelling in legs and feet can be uncomfortable and not pretty to look at either. Yet, swelling of the feet or legs, also known as edema, can also be a sign of a more serious medical problem. Fluid Buildup Your legs and feet swell when fluid builds up. One reason legs...
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Aneurysm Symptoms
An aneurysm can occur in nearly any artery in the human body…
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Foods to Prevent Varicose Veins
Remember the saying “you are what you eat”?
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What is Carotid Artery Disease?
Carotid Artery Disease occurs when there is a buildup of plaque in the Carotid Arteries.
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Why You Shouldn’t Be Using Makeup To Cover Varicose Veins
Like millions of women in America, you’ve probably tried to cover up the varicose veins on your legs with make-up. Which is great...until you want to swim, hike, or even simply relax on a lounge chair. You deserve to feel confident. In skirts, in shorts, in a bathing...
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