Treatment of a “deep vein thrombosis” which is a blood clot in the vein of the leg, arm or lungs has historically involved treatment for three months with a blood thinner. Since recurrence of these types of clots is highest…
Most of our patients seek evaluation at Vein Specialists of Tampa for painful, throbbing and bulging veins that protrude from under the skin. These are usually referred to as varicose veins. Often, leg heaviness and even ankle swelling accompany…
Yes, perhaps I’ve always tried to maintain some sort of fitness level. But, an extraordinary medical report from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit has recently been published that solidifies what physicians have known for over 20 years: there is an…
As we get older, our maximum heart rate (MHR) goes down. This is shown by the following equation: 220 – age = maximum heart rate (MHR). Q.What is the cause of this? Why does this happen and what exactly is…
One of many new “quality metrics” applied to the care of hospitalized patients is the tracking of efforts to prevent blood clots from developing in the veins of recovering surgical patients. We know that surgical and trauma patients are exposed…
Unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a fairly common patient presentation and can account for as much as 40% of all VTE cases. This includes all DVTs or pulmonary embolisms that occur without a clear provocation, such as major surgery, trauma,…
Enlarged or varicose veins of the legs are quite common and cause symptoms of throbbing, pain and swelling in men and women of all ages. Sometimes this problem unpredictably results in a breakdown of the skin over the inside of…
This is the time of the year when we seem to be most aware of other people’s legs. Here in Florida, men and women wear shorts most of the year, but elsewhere, summertime is when we see so many pairs…
Apparently….YES. Everyone is taking photos and videos. I just had a friend video my swimming technique in my pool. Why not take photos of your surgical wounds and send them to your doctor for review? Seems a lot of patients…
