Compression Stockings: How to Choose the Correct Pair

Compression stockings are available in many variations including compression levels, styles, colors and brands. Choosing the correct pair for you needs can be overwhelming with all the choices. Web site such as www.TheLaserVeinCenter.com can offer over 400 variations of compression stockings.  This article will attempt to simplify the choices and help the consumer make [...]

Deep Venous Thrombosis Information

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein, usually in the legs. A clot forms in the larger veins of the area. Thrombophlebitis is the more general class of pathologies of this kind. A blood clot in a deep vein can break off and travel through the bloodstream. The [...]

Deep Vein Thrombosis and Compression Socks

DVT is most common in adults over 60. Obesity, smoking, cancer, recent surgery, and childbirth all increase the risk for DVT. So do long periods of immobility, such as sitting in a car or airplane, or lying in bed. It is possible for DVT to strike without any symptoms, but the disease is frequently [...]

What is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT, is a blood clot that forms deep in the veins. Most often than not, these clots are located in the lower extremities, namely the lower leg, thigh and the pelvis. This can be an extremely painful and potentially lethal condition, as the clot can break off and travel through [...]

Airline Flights – How to Avoid Deep-vein Thrombosis When Flying

What causes the in-flight medical condition deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and can it be a serious risk for air travelers? Deep vein thrombosis can occur when a blood clot forms in the lower leg.  If the clot breaks off, it could travel to the lungs which can then be fatal.  If symptoms develop such [...]

Varicose Veins Diagnosis

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. Veins have leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards (retrograde). Leg muscles pump the veins to return blood to the heart. Large varicose veins can cause aching and feelings of fatigue as well as skin changes like [...]

Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

Perhaps you have heard about it on television, this recent phenomenon of people suffering serious illness, and even death, as a result of blood circulatory problems. In this modern age of travel and jobs that require less physical labor, we are fast becoming a sedentary race, and unfortunately this is causing various health issues [...]

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