What causes your legs and feet to swell?
What causes your legs and feet to swell? Blog, Swollen Legs What Causes Your Legs and Feet to Swell? Swelling in the lower legs and feet (edema) is the hallmark sign of vein disease, an underlying medical condition that is both common and complex. The dedicated team of vascular specialists at Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers in […]
What Triggers Restless Leg Syndrome?
What Triggers Restless Leg Syndrome? Blog, Restless Leg Syndrome Does this sound familiar? You get all comfortable and prepared to get a good night’s sleep when all of a sudden there is an intense creeping, pulling, or tugging sensation in your legs. In an effort to find relief from these late-night unpleasant sensations, you toss, […]
Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers CEO Presents Innovative Compression Devices for Ankle Swelling at World Congress of Phlebology
Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers CEO Presents Innovative Compression Devices for Ankle Swelling at World Congress of Phlebology News Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers announced that its Medical Director and CEO, Christopher Pittman, M.D., addressed an international audience of vein care experts on the benefits of static pneumatic gradient compression therapy devices for ankle swelling, leg swelling, […]
DVT and Cancer: Is There A Link?
DVT and Cancer: Is There A Link? Blog, DVT Deep vein thrombosis and cancer are two separate conditions that can lead to serious complications. However, although these conditions may seem unrelated at first, they actually share a two-way connection. Having cancer can raise a patient’s risk of developing a DVT. Likewise, having a DVT increases […]
How to Keep Your Veins Healthy for Life
How to Keep Your Veins Healthy for Life Blog, Vein Health Your vascular system supports everything your body does, so vein health is incredibly important for a long, fulfilling life. Veins, as part of the body’s circulatory system, are responsible for directing blood flow back to the lungs and heart. These vital organs are the source of […]
How is Vein Stripping Done?
How is Vein Stripping Done? Blog, Vein Treatment If the term vein stripping surgery makes you nervous, you’re not alone. This nervousness arises out of the misconception that the procedure is sudden and drastic, as the name seems to suggest, or that it involves a hospital stay. The fact is, modern vein doctors use the most […]
What is Chronic Vein Disease?
What is Chronic Vein Disease? Blog, Vein Disease Blog, Vein Treatment Chronic Venous Insufficiency, also known as chronic vein disease, refers to conditions caused by or involving the veins, which have become abnormal or diseased. Vein specialists perform vein treatment for chronic venous insufficiency. These vein health conditions include: Spider veins Varicose vein Swelling of the Legs […]
Chris Pittman, M.D., Elected to the American College of Phlebology (ACP) Board of Directors
Chris Pittman, M.D., Elected to the American College of Phlebology (ACP) Board of Directors News Tampa, FL, January 02, 2018 –(PR.com)– Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers announced today that its Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director, Chris Pittman, M.D., has been elected to the American College of Phlebology (ACP) Board of Directors. The American College of […]
What is the Difference Between Deep Vein Thrombosis and a Blood Clot?
What is the Difference Between Deep Vein Thrombosis and a Blood Clot? Blog, DVT, Vein Treatment The terms “blood clot” and “deep vein thrombosis” are closely related, but they are not always the same thing. Below is some basic information to help you understand the relationship between these two concepts and how they relate to varicose […]
Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers – 2018 Gator100 Honoree
Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers – 2018 Gator100 Honoree News Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers announced today that they have been selected as a Gator100 honoree for 2018. The Gator100 recognizes the world’s 100 fastest-growing Gator-owned or Gator-led businesses and serves as the University of Florida’s premier entrepreneurial awards program. Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers announced today that […]