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When are Varicose Veins More Than a Cosmetic Issue?

Veins are an important part of the body, allowing blood to move from one area to the next. While this process is essential, it does …

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Amputations – Warning Signs and Prevention

The blood vessels that make up the human circulatory system are essential for sustaining life. These critical passageways allow blood to flow freely throughout the …

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer: Development and Early Detection Breast cancer treatment has changed tremendously over the last decade. Screening is more affordable and widely available than ever …

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Physician Referrals: Are They Necessary?

One Out of Every Two According to the Society of Interventional Radiology, more than 30 million Americans suffer from venous insufficiency – decreased blood flow …

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When is Surgery for Back Pain Necessary?

The Appropriate Treatment for Back Pain Back pain is a common ailment in the United States. The National Institute of Health reports that nearly 25 …

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Varicose Vein Treatment – One Patient’s Recovery From a Venous Ulcer (Part 2)

In our last [blog post], we met Mr. Papelbon, a patient who came to MIIGS after an emergency room visit for an ulceration on his …

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Varicose Vein Treatment – One Patient’s Recovery From a Venous Ulcer (Part 1)

Little Things Matter Few people realize how deeply a seemingly small vein can affect overall health. When vein walls weaken or valves fail, resulting complications …

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Myths About Varicose Veins

Undoing the Myths About Varicose Veins Misconceptions Sometimes, patients resign themselves to living with twisted, reddish-blue or green networks of varicose veins that appear beneath …

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Health Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

When evaluating your overall health, you should determine whether or not you are experiencing certain symptoms, such as unexpected pain in the legs, a lack …

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PVD FAQs & Treatment Options

Peripheral vascular disease, or PVD, is a common condition among people over the age of 50 years old. This condition generally develops as the peripheral …

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Peripheral Vascular Disease Treatment – One Patient’s Story of Recovery (Part 2)

In last month’s blog post, we met Mrs. Ann Vandersypen, a patient who came to MIIGS after she began experiencing lower extremity pain and a …

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Tips to Speed Recovery After Interventional Radiology Surgery

Thanks to continual advances in medical science, patients today are able to receive surgical treatment that is incredibly precise, minimally invasive and quick to heal. …

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Peripheral Vascular Disease Treatment – One Patient’s Story of Recovery

Life’s Common Problems Serious health issues can be scary any day of the week. When they cause pain and affect an individual’s ability to move …

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7 Pre-Existing Conditions That Increase Your Risk Of Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), also known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common condition in up to 20 percent of Americans over the age …

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Peripheral Vascular Disease – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

What Is PVD? Peripheral vascular disease, or PVD, is a common disease. It is termed peripheral because it encompasses all the blood vessels in the …

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Vein Stripping vs. Interventional Radiology

Vein problems may seem merely cosmetic to the outsider, but for many sufferers, the issues may be a sign of much larger medical conditions. One …

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What Causes Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins and spider veins are two common terms used for an umbrella condition called “venous insufficiency.” While both women and men can be affected, …

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What is Interventional Radiology?

Patients suffering from a variety of symptoms such as leg pains, cramping, high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, burning or throbbing sensations in their muscle tissue, or …

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Men Suffer from Varicose Veins Too

One out of every two men suffer with varicose veins, according to a British study. Varicose veins are veins near the skin’s surface that are …

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