Dr. Samia Benslimane, a Shannon cardiologist, sat down with Carolyn McEnrue to share information about spider veins and how ...

Superficial venous reflux is a disease process that affects the hundreds of little one-way valves that are normally seen in the leg veins. The presence in leg veins of one-way valves is the thing ...

The superficial system lies above the muscle fascia in the subcutaneous tissues. The principal veins in the superficial system are the great saphenous vein (GSV) and the small saphenous vein (SSV).

Varicose veins are caused by increased blood pressure inside the superficial leg veins. Two main types of veins are present in the legs. Superficial veins are near the surface of the skin, whereas ...

Superficial venous reflux is a disease process that affects the hundreds of little one-way valves that are normally seen in the leg veins. The presence in leg veins of one-way valves is the thing ...

A much-loved "magical" teacher died from a rare complication after undergoing an operation to treat varicose veins. Tracey Reeves, a head of school year who had worked at Carnforth High School for ...

DVT can also lead to long-lasting problems. It may damage the vein and cause the leg to ache, swell, and change color. Clots can also form in superficial veins. Blood clots with inflammation in ...

However, cosmetics aside, the leg fatigue and heaviness that is associated with chronic venous insufficiency in the presence of varicose veins can be disabling. The treatment of superficial vein ...