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    Understanding the Different Types of Vascular Disease

    April 5, 2019

    Problems in the intricate system of vessels running throughout your body can result in different types of vascular disease. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: abdominal aortic aneurism, blood vessels, hardening of the arteries, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, varicose veins, Vascular disease

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    An Overview of Varicose Veins

    November 30, 2018

    Varicose veins are enlarged veins that bulge beneath the skin. Learn about this condition including FAQs and treatment options with these articles. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: cardiovascular, varicose veins, vascular

    Learn more about varicose veins
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    Preventing Varicose Veins During Pregnancy

    December 4, 2016

    Luckily, there a few things you can do to prevent varicose veins during pregnancy. Learn more about treatment and prevention of varicose veins while expecting. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: circulation issues, hemorrhoids, pregnancy, varicose veins, women's healthy

    Learn how to prevent varicose veins during pregnancy
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    When Should I Get Spider or Varicose Vein Treatment?

    October 26, 2016

    The fall and winter months are the best time to receive treatment for spider veins and varicose veins. Learn more about your treatment options. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: Sclerotherapy, varicose vein, varicose veins

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    Treatment Options for Varicose Veins

    May 30, 2015

    Are varicose causing pain and irritation in your life? Find out what causes varicose veins and learn how to treat them. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Vein Center

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: ablation, blood clots, compression stockings, stenting, ulcers, varicose veins, Vein Center

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    Beware of Blood Clots: What You Should Know

    March 17, 2015

    Varicose and spider veins can lead to painful swelling and blood clots. Vein problems and blood clots are easily treatable and help prevent serious problem. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: blood clot, blood clot treatment, blood clots, blood thinners, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, dvt causes, embolism, medical mondays, spider veins, varicose veins

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    Frequently Asked Questions: Varicose Veins

    October 12, 2014

    Learn more about the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of varicose veins. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Skin Care

    Tagged with: laser ablation, radiofrequency ablation, varicose veins, vein problems, veins

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    What Are Spider and Varicose Veins?

    December 16, 2013

    Learn more about spider and varicose veins from the UPMC Vein Center, and learn about your treatment options for this condition. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: chronic venous insufficiency, Ellen Dillavou MD, injections, radiofrequency ablation, spider veins, ulcers, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, UPMC Passavant, varicose veins, Vein Centers, vein treatments, Venous Services

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