At La Jolla Vein and Vascular, we suggest patients use compression stockings for better vein health. There are a few different types to choose from listed below. But first, knowing the benefits of using compression stockings for your vein health empowers you to decide with your physician which type is best for you.
A leg ulceration is the most severe form of chronic venous insufficiency. This is referred to as a ‘venous leg ulcer.’ Venous leg ulcers make up 70% of all chronic leg wounds. Therefore, a venous leg ulcer is much more common than a diabetic or arterial ulcer. It is caused by long-standing pressure […]
Complications of Untreated Varicose Veins and Venous Insufficiency: Swelling of the Ankles/legs
Leg swelling (swelling is also known as edema), is a common complaint related to varicose veins and underlying venous insufficiency. Leg swelling can be present simply from underlying venous insufficiency without visible signs of varicose veins or spider veins. As […]
Varicose veins and venous insufficiency are neglected causes for restless leg syndrome. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by throbbing, pulling, creeping, or other unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable, and sometimes overwhelming, urge to move them. Symptoms occur primarily at night when a person is relaxing or […]
Complications of Untreated Varicose Veins: Bleeding or Hemorrhage Caused by Vein Rupture
Untreated varicose veins are at a higher than usual risk of bleeding or spontaneous rupture, hemorrhage. Over time, varicose veins become larger, and the vein wall becomes weak and stretched out. These veins, which are already weak, are also under […]
Leg cramps occurring at night (nocturnal leg cramps) are a common symptom of venous disease. In fact, in the San Diego Population Study, leg cramps were the second most common symptom in people with the venous disease with a prevalence of 14.3%. Leg aching (17.7%) was the most […]
Varicocele Treatment
In most cases, varicoceles treatment is not necessary. Most men with varicoceles do not experience fertility issues. However, if the condition is causing pain, testicular atrophy, or infertility, you can benefit from varicoceles treatment. The treatment helps in sealing off the affected vein and redirecting the blood flow into normal […]
Stenting
Stenting is a procedure that is performed in combination with Angioplasty and atherectomy.
At La Jolla Vein & vascular, we are dedicated to offering our patients various procedures and treatment options. One of those options is called an Angioplasty. It is also called percutaneous transluminal Angioplasty (PTA), Angioplasty is a medical […]
Pros and Cons of Pelvic Vein/Ovarian Embolization Procedure:
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Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory
The Non Invasive Vascular Laboratory at La Jolla Vein & Vascular utilizes advanced, noninvasive, diagnostic, medical ultrasound technology while ensuring high quality results to detect diseases that may affect blood flow in the arteries and veins. We utilize “state-of-the-art” color duplex ultrasound imagers and indirect testing equipment.
The Vascular Lab offers the […]
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