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Are You At Risk For Deep Vein Thrombosis?
“Deep” veins – those found quite literally deep within your body – are responsible for carrying 95% of your blood back to your heart. They play an important role in your body’s functioning so when something goes wrong it can be a serious threat to …
6 Things You Need To Know About Compression Stockings
Compression stockings are a special type of hosiery that is designed to provide you with extra support and increase circulation in your legs to prevent venous disorders and to assist in healing after vein procedures. They have a bad reputation for being uncomfortable but they’re …
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Hillary Clinton and Deep Vein Thrombosis
As the U.S. draws nearer to the next presidential election, the media has discussed every aspect of the candidate’s life, including medical history. Recently, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton suffered a concussion that, upon further examination, revealed a blood clot in a vein between …
Brief History of Dr. Alpern’s Transition into Vein Treatment
Why did a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon switch specialties decades into an already extraordinary career? Dr. Alpern’s accolades have previously been noted on Vein Specialists of Arizona’s website but there are some that need mention once again to briefly illuminate his truly valuable impact on the …
The Tour De France, Varicose Veins, and George Hincapie
July is here once again and that means the world’s largest annual sporting event is under way in Europe. If you’re one of the 3.5 billion people who view the Tour De France every year, you may remember the recently retired cyclist George Hincapie. Hincapie …
Testimonials
When my leg was injured during a soccer game and the wound became an ulcer that didn’t heal, I spent years in wound care and going to doctors who didn’t know what to do for me. Because of leg pain and swelling that was getting …
