Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 | Vein Treatments | Premier Vein Clinics Staff
Varicose veins can surface anywhere in the body but are most common in the legs. They are veins that have experienced a pooling of blood due to weakened vein valve or walls causing the vein to become enlarged. Varicose veins are not considered a serious medical condition but their symptoms can alter activities of daily […]
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Tags: ambulatory phlebectomy, deep varicose veins, evlt, EVLT procedure, Radiofrequency Ablation Endovenous Therapy, varicose vein treatments
As a high school boys’ varsity basketball coach in Knoxville for more than 30 years, wearing athletic shorts has long been a part of Christopher Lindsay’s daily attire. “I live in shorts, I wear them all the time,” says Lindsay. “I wear them almost all year long.” Even though Coach Lindsay likes wearing shorts, he […]
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Tags: Dr. Donald Akers, Endovenous Laser Treatment, EVLT procedure, Premier Vein Clinics, spider veins, varicose veins, vein treatment
The flow of blood travels from the heart through arteries to the leg then returns to the heart through veins. Veins have one-way valves that help keep the blood flowing in the right direction and against gravity, to prevent any back flow. When a valve becomes weak and begins to leak, pooling may occur causing […]
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If your family medical history includes venous disease, odds are you too may experience unsightly varicose veins in the future. While heredity is a leading risk factor for developing varicose and spider veins, here are a few myths dispelled about additional causes of venous disease: Myth 1: Only women develop varicose veins. According to the […]
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 | EVLT Procedure | Premier Vein Clinics Staff
Endovenous Laser Therapy, also known as EVLT, is a minimally invasive option for the treatment of varicose veins utilizing heat energy. EVLT is a safe, effective and quick procedure designed to restore natural beauty and healthy function to the legs. This procedure is best suited for larger varicose veins. To perform an EVLT, the area […]
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Tags: Endovenous Laser Treatment, EVLT procedure, varicose veins, Vein