Can you feel a blood clot?
Blood clots affect more than 900,000 Americans every year, and unfortunately it is estimated that 247 people die from them each day. A blood clot is a group of blood cells that have collected in the veins to form a…
How much do you know about blood clots?
Did you know that each year nearly 900,000 Americans are affected by blood clots? The good news is that most blood clots are not life-threatening and are easily treatable. Unfortunately though, some serious forms of blood clots, such as Deep…
What is May-Thurner Syndrome?
If you experience a unique pain and swelling in your left leg apart from your right, it may be May-Thurner Syndrome. May-Thurner Syndrome is one of several deep venous disorders, like varicose veins, that our board-certified vein specialists treat at…
Dr. Nation on Knowing Your Risk for DVT
During the summer months, cases of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) can be more frequent as people embark on road trips and air travel for their getaways and vacations. What is the link between DVT and sitting in cars or airplanes?…
Can a blood clot in your leg be dangerous?
We treat a variety of deep venous disorders here at VeinSolutions, and one of them is blood clots. People can sometimes be confused about the nature of blood clots, especially when it comes to recognizing the signs, and knowing when…
Preventing DVT When Flying this Holiday Season
Thousands of people will be boarding planes this holiday season eager to reconnect with loved ones following last year’s pandemic lockdown. If your travel plans include a long flight (4+ hours), it’s important to recognize the signs of DVT, or…
What is the difference between Superficial and Deep Veins?
What is the difference between superficial and deep veins? Just as with any other body part, veins come in all shapes, sizes, and even colors. So what is the difference between superficial and deep veins? Superficial veins are below the…