Veins are part of the vascular system and carry de-oxygenated blood from the peripheral areas of the body to the heart and lungs. There are four major types of veins … Read More

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) results in difficulty sleeping during the night due to an uncomfortable sensation affecting the legs. This sleep disorder results in the feeling of almost constant movement … Read More

According to the latest statistics, approximately three out of every ten individuals will have varicose veins at some point in their lives. Small spider or thread veins are even more … Read More

Spider veins, although smaller then varicose veins, can appear more prominent. These little purple and red veins are easily visible just below the skin, and they are primarily visible on … Read More

Compression stockings are useful in treating and guarding against further aggression of chronic venous disorders such as phlebitis, edema, and thrombosis. As is with any other medical procedure, care should … Read More

Thread veins are often referred to as spider veins. The actual medical terminology is telangiectasia varicose veins. These are small veins often appearing on the calves, thighs or the face. … Read More

When Mary Ellison was knocked from her bike, the injuries she suffered were extensive. She was transported to the Countess of Chester, but she was not expected to live. Sameh … Read More

Frailty in patients is associated with the common view that frailty increases mortality rates in surgical procedures relating to the vascular system. Most of the available evidence from 52 peer-reviewed … Read More

Due to the advancements in technology, machines are now able to perform and complete extremely complex actions even better than humans. This is nothing new. For the last few decades, … Read More

80% of women suffer from abnormal leg veins including spider veins and varicose veins. The main contributors to the progression of these veins are heredity and hormonal factors including menopause, … Read More