Archive for 2010
Do your legs hurt? Learn more about Peripheral Arterial Disease
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.)
P.A.D is a common, yet serious disease that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. P.A.D develops when arteries in your legs become clogged with plaque – fatty deposits that limit blood flow to your legs. Just like clogged arteries in the heart, clogged arteries in the legs raise [...]
Dr. Kassouf Joins Intersocietal Accreditation Commission
The IAC is comprised of five divisions including Vascular Laboratories, which is dedicated to promoting noninvasive vascular diagnostic testing in the delivery of health care by providing a peer review process of laboratory accreditation. Accreditation is a voluntary process. For more information on accreditation visit: www.icavl.org.
Committed to balancing the changing needs of both the vascular community [...]
FREE NY Spider Vein Consultations
For a limited time, those suffering from spider veins can come into Soho Vein & Vascular and receive a free initial consultation. To make an appointment call 1.888-ZIP-VEIN today.
Now is the perfect time to treat those unsightly spider veins before the summer is over!
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Vitamins for Varicose Veins
While there is no vitamin that will reverse the development of existing varicose veins, there are several vitamins that can help reduce inflammation and may even aid in the prevention of future varicose veins. Note that it’s important to consult a doctor prior to any supplement implementation. Most often the best nutritional advice is to [...]
9 Easy Steps to Ease Painful Symptoms of Varicose Veins
The following steps are not only beneficial for those already suffering from varicose veins but also decrease the likelihood of developing varicose veins in the future.
1. Elevate your feet at least once a day for 15 minutes. When seated at work or home simply put your feet on a elevated surface
2. Avoid tight fitting clothes, [...]
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