HOUSTON – Millions of Americans suffer from varicose veins, twisted or enlarged veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. Childbirth and weight gain are just two of the causes, but ...

Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a prosthetic vein valve to help improve the lives of those suffering from a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency. The ...

Don’t get it twisted. While spider and varicose veins are a source of aesthetic ire for many, there are key, and potentially life-threatening, differences between the two conditions. “The difference ...

Have you noticed large, tender veins in your legs? Do you experience aching or swelling in your legs at the end of the day? Do you suffer from restless legs? Have you noticed changes in the color or ...

Veins are the vessels that transport blood from the body's tissues back to the heart. Each vein contains valves which keep blood flowing towards the heart, but not in the other direction. However, ...

Varicose veins are some of the most common blood circulation problems doctors encounter in Kenya. Most of us walk around without thinking much about the veins on our legs. However, when varicose veins ...

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Venous reflux disease (VRD) occurs when veins do not properly return blood to the heart. Health experts refer to it as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). VRD most commonly affects the legs and can ...

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from your heart. They have thick walls and a muscular layer that keeps your blood moving. Arteries can be as wide as a nickel (about two centimeters). They are the ...

Millions of Americans suffer from varicose veins, twisted or enlarged veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. Childbirth and weight gain are just two of the causes. But now, doctors ...

Millions of Americans suffer from varicose veins, twisted or enlarged veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. Childbirth and weight gain are just two of the causes, but doctors now ...