Heart health is critical to your overall well-being. Your heart pumps oxygen-rich blood throughout your body to help it effectively run. Maintaining your heart health is key when it comes to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Common heart health issues include heart attacks, hypertension, and strokes. There are several factors that can impact your …
Venography is a type of x-ray that uses a contrast material to show how blood flows through your veins. This type of procedure is often used to attempt to find blood clots or find varicose veins prior to surgery. Is CT venography safe? Is CT Venography Safe? Venography is generally considered to be a safe …
Chronic venous disease refers to a number of conditions that impact your veins. The conditions often affect your legs. This is because it can be difficult for your blood to get back to your heart. Common chronic venous disease includes varicose veins, venous ulcers, and chronic venous insufficiency. It is a relatively common condition, as …
Veins and arteries are some of the most important but often overlooked parts of your body. This complex wiring of the circulatory system is essential for delivering healthy blood to the rest of the organs in the body. Below, we cover bah habits for your vein health. Maintaining the health of your veins isn’t always …
Alcohol impacts the body in innumerable ways both physiologically and psychologically. The depth of these impacts varies wildly from person to person. But what does alcohol do to your veins? One thing that medical professionals have determined is that excessive alcohol use can increase your risk of developing some kind of vein disease. In particular, …
Spider veins, medically termed varicose or dark purple veins, are thin and unsightly veins that can appear on various parts of your body, often resembling spider legs. That gives them their creepy name as they look like thin lines spread all over the skin. These veins typically manifest on the legs, arms, back, and buttocks. …
As the biggest cause of death in the nation, heart disease is a serious threat to nearly every adult. No matter how healthy you are, you may be unknowingly damaging your arteries through daily habits that prevent your body from fully protecting itself. It is a good idea to understand the initial symptoms and warning …
It is absolutely no secret that alcohol wreaks havoc on the human body. Over time, alcohol poisons the liver and can easily cause this organ to shut down if too much is consumed at once. Alcohol consumption is a major contributor to death, liver disease, dangerous driving, and a slew of other unhealthy conditions. Below …
Venous disease, also known as chronic venous insufficiency, is a disease that is caused by the lack of blood flowing through major veins in the leg. This stops blood from being able to flow back to the heart, and can even make blood flow backwards. This results in blood clotting and collecting in the legs, …
Deep vein thrombosis, otherwise known as DVT, is a condition that occurs as the result of a blood clot within the veins. While DVT can occur without symptoms, it is typical for those with this condition to feel swelling and pain in affected areas. Deep vein thrombosis is serious and can lead to a pulmonary …