Our veins are like the gas lines in our cars, the pipes that bring water to our kitchens and bathrooms, the power lines and wires that deliver electricity to our homes. The common link? They are all ...

As women get older, one of the most common, but still embarrassing signs of aging is varicose veins. The Mayo Clinic describes them as “twisted, enlarged veins” that occur most often in the legs. Men ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – If you have leg pain, swelling and ropy-looking legs you like have Varicose veins. If you also have trouble walking, you may have a more serious vascular issue. This week, ...

“The goal of everything is to allow the patients to return to their lives.” Kevin D. Martin, M.D., on controlling the turbulence of blood and how his profession has changed. Most people think of ...

If you have varicose veins or are at risk, schedule regular check-ups to monitor your condition and ensure its progression. (Adobe Stock) Varicose veins are enlarged veins that typically appear dark ...

Patients who received radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins reported less post-procedural pain than those treated with endovenous laser ablation. However, both groups reported the same clinical ...

More than one third of adults in the United States are affected by varicose veins at some point in their lives,[1] and in most cases, the cause is genetic. Varicose veins can be harmless, but swollen, ...

Rather than destroying or removing defective veins, it is possible to repair them by using a sheath. They are thus saved for later use as a bypass. In cases of severe varicose vein disease, dilated ...

Vein disease is more than just a cosmetic concern. It is a widespread medical condition that can significantly affect quality of life if left untreated. From persistent leg pain and swelling to ...

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Vascular surgeons treat diseases of the arteries and veins (excluding the heart) ...

AUSTIN -- It's commonly perceived as a cosmetic flaw that affects women. However, doctors say if left untreated, varicose veins can develop into a serious medical problem, especially in the 20 percent ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Men and women can now eliminate varicose ...