When a modified surgical technique was used to gently remove sections of leg veins used in coronary artery bypass surgery, the grafts were less likely to become blocked and fewer people had a ...

Varicose vein stripping is a surgical procedure that removes varicose veins from the legs or thighs. Varicose veins are the puffy, twisted veins that you can see under the skin. They usually have a ...

TARZANA, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Varicose veins can be more than just unsightly, they can be very painful. Health officials say varicose veins affect 50 percent of women and 40 percent of men.

When the thermometer dips and chilly temps set in, it usually means long pants, tights and a fun collection of fall boots. Anyone embarrassed by their varicose veins that took center stage all summer ...

If you've ever considered varicose vein removal, now is a great time to find out whether your treatment options are covered by insurance. All you need is a free screening from one the area's leading ...

Her faulty valves are preventing blood from circulating. The result: painful varicose veins. "My leg felt was very heavy and very painful. I had a lot of fatigue," said MacKenzie. To treat this, ...

UCLA's chief of vascular surgery picks up size 7 crochet hooks from a fabric store -- not to make sweaters or scarves but to use in a new technique he has developed to treat varicose veins. Early ...

{}You've probably heard of acid reflux, but what about venous reflux? It can cause serious leg pain. Up until recently, the most common remedy involved a lot pain as well. But, a new procedure being ...

July 16 -- WEDNESDAY, July 15 (HealthDay News) -- A study originally designed for a completely different purpose has unearthed a disturbing finding about coronary artery bypass surgery: The way that ...

Oct 27, 2011 Oct 27, 2011 Updated Oct 13, 2015 0 If you've ever considered varicose vein removal, now is a great time to find out whether your treatment options are covered by insurance. All you need ...

It is estimated that between 20% and 25% of women, and 10% to 15% of men suffer from varicose and spider veins worldwide. This translates to tens of millions of people in the United States alone.