How to Overcome the Fear of Flying
March 15, 2010 by admin
Filed under Thrombosis
The fear of flying is a highly complex issue and affects significant numbers of people but there are ways and means of dealing with the inordinate and unrealistic fear of flying. It is either the onset of a dedicated phobia, also known as aerophobia or aviatophobia, or it is a combination of one [...]
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis?
January 29, 2010 by admin
Filed under 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 [...]
Are varicose veins around the heart a sign of something serious?
My husband is 31 and has been an athlete most of his life until the past few years. He is physically in good shape and active. But recently he has had some heart palpitations and noticed varicose veins or more like spider veins below his heart on his chest.
