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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
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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.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth

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

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Vein Center

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.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Vein Center

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