WHY DO WE GET VARICIOSE VEINS

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Vanda Lancour

Varicose veins are the result of venous insufficiency. There are many things that influence the health of the veins in our legs. Among these are hereditary, obesity, sedate life styles, and of course, age. The population of the United States is getting older, the Baby Boomers are now in their 60′s, and, unfortunately many of [...]

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Lymphedema – Avoidance and Bandaging

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Vanda Lancour

Last month we addressed what lymphedema is, being primary or secondary lymphedema. We discussed the lymphatic system, and the factors that contribute to lymphedema.  (Please click here to go to the prior Leg Health News).This issue we would like to discuss avoiding lymphedema and keeping it in check should you have already developed. The temperature [...]

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Don’t Let Your Legs Go Untreated

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Vanda Lancour

High blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes are very common and when people recognize symptoms of these conditions, they seek a physician and undergo treatment.  Venous disorders are also extremely common.  In fact statistics show one in three American over the age of 45 are affected by venous disease.  It is just a shame that [...]

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A Support Hose Story

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Vanda Lancour

One of our very good customers sent us a letter the other day that we would like to share with you.  She expressed what we have been telling our clients for a very long time.  What a difference support hose can make in a person’s life!  ….. Vanda If I had just one piece of advice to give [...]

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Understanding Venous Disease – Video

Posted on July 4, 2008 by kjackson617

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Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Vanda Lancour

Early intervention could prevent future complications Up to 13 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). If not treated, CVI can result in a venous stasis ulcer. Risk Factors Increased age Prior deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Family history of DVT Sedentary life style Obesity History of leg trauma Cardiac Disease Multiple [...]

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Noninvasive Treatment of Varicose Veins and Venous Insuffeciency

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Vanda Lancour

JON SENKOWSKY, MD FACS Venous disease is a health problem that affects almost everyone. Despite the fact venous disease has been acknowledged since the time of Hippocrates, hundreds of years B.C., innovative technology and significant diagnostic advances in treating venous disease are only now emerging in the field of vascular surgery. Venous disease occurs for [...]

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