Unraveling the challenge: Understanding & addressing non healing ulcers
Non-healing ulcers, a term you might have heard in passing, carry a significance that goes beyond the surface. Unlike typical wounds, these ulcers possess unique characteristics and challenges, often requiring specialized attention. At La Jolla Vein & Vascular, we recognize the gravity of […]
Healing leg ulcers: understanding, treatment, and prevention strategies
In the realm of vascular health, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a prevalent but often misunderstood condition. Characterized by a cascade of symptoms that can ultimately lead to skin changes and ulcers, CVI is a condition […]
Unveiling vital information about spider veins
Spider veins, those delicate reddish veins visible just beneath the skin’s surface, can be a bothersome cosmetic concern for many individuals. Although often viewed as a minor issue, spider veins might signify underlying problems that go beyond their […]
Venous reflux disease is also known as venous stasis, venous insufficiency or venous incompetence. Venous reflux disease refers to ‘leaky valves’ in the veins of the legs. Reflux may occur in the deep and/or superficial leg veins. The deep veins are those within the muscle; they bring at least 80-90% of the blood […]
What is chronic venous insufficiency?
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is an inflammatory condition caused by long standing, untreated venous reflux disease. Commonly, venous reflux disease causes a collection of symptoms such as leg swelling, heaviness, fatigue and varicose veins. But, over time, when blood is no longer circulating properly in the leg […]
Untreated varicose veins and underlying venous insufficiency can cause changes in the skin, including skin darkening. We call this skin hyperpigmentation. This usually occurs in the inner ankle and can worsen to involve the lower portion of the leg as shown in the picture. Over time, the […]
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