Are varicose veins a warning sign of potentially deadly clots?
Varicose veins may be an early warning sign of potentially deadly blood clots, suggests a study published Tuesday in the journal JAMA. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - February 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Varicose Veins Tied to Higher Odds for Blood Clots
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2018 -- Those tangled blue varicose veins that can pop up on your legs as you age may be more than unsightly: New research suggests they might quintuple your risk of dangerous blood clots.
Known as deep venous thrombosis (DVT),... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 27, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
'I wouldn’t wear skirts for 10 years' Varicose veins sufferer finally goes under the knife
IT WAS a passing comment from a relative that made Emilie Marsden realise she had to finally do something about her varicose veins. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Varicose veins? Why January and February are the best time of year to seek out treatment
VARICOSE veins are a condition that will affect up to 30 per cent of us in our lifetime. There are a number of cutting-edge techniques available for treating symptoms - which include pain and itchiness - but an expert has revealed why removal in January and February is the best time of year. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 16, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: All you need to know about varicose vein pain
A look at varicose vein pain, a condition where swollen veins become painful. Included is detail on prevention, potential causes, and when to see a doctor. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What is sclerotherapy?
Learn all about sclerotherapy, a procedure most commonly used to treat varicose veins. We examine how it works and what is expected from this treatment. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 8, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Vascular Source Type: news
Medtronic is closer to VenaSeal coverage: Here ’ s how
Medtronic’s VenaSeal system [Image courtesy of Medtronic]Medtronic is touting new CMS codes for its VenaSeal varicose vein closure device – codes that company officials think bring the device closer to positive coverage from public and private insurers in the U.S.
CMS announced the new codes on Nov. 1 as part of final rules for the 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1676-P) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems (CMS-1678). The new rules take effect Jan. 1, 2018.
“This definitely represents progress for us as we seek positive coverage for VenaSeal,&#...
Source: Mass Device - November 13, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Chris Newmarker Tags: Business/Financial News Cardiovascular Medicare News Well Medtronic varicoseveins Source Type: news
Scandal of private health sharks overcharging patients
Linzi Brown, from Ringwood, Hampshire, was horrified when she was told she would need to pay £15,000 for a complex varicose vein removal procedure. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Groin hernia and varicose vein surgery removed from patient reported outcome measures
Changes are being made to the list of elective surgeries covered by patient reported outcome measures, the “before and after” research to measure how much patients feel they have benefited from their operation. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - October 16, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
40 minute laser blast that ends years of leg ulcer pain
The procedure (pictured), which involves a fine laser fibre being threaded into to vein to deliver heat energy, is similar to the one commonly used to treat unsightly varicose veins. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 16, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Varicose veins treatment - are you only at risk if you’re overweight?
VARICOSE veins can cause symptoms including swollen feet and ankles - but few people know why the condition occurs and how it can be treated. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 30, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Tip: Identifying Varicose Veins
-- Varicose veins are unsightly, swollen vessels that typically affect the legs.
The Mayo Clinic mentions these warning signs:
Blue or dark-purple veins.
Veins that twist and bulge, resembling electric cords beneath the skin.
Pain or a heavy... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 25, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Health Tip: Identifying Varicose Veins
Title: Health Tip: Identifying Varicose VeinsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/25/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/25/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - July 25, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
6 Unexpected Ways Your Body Changes After Pregnancy
You can’t seem to get rid of your bellyIt’s no surprise that for many women, muscles in their abdomen separate to accommodate the baby. The thing is, it can stay that way after birth. When the bands of muscles, which run parallel down your belly, separate, they leave behind a space in between, a condition called diastasis recti. Without the ab muscles in the middle of your belly to hold everything in, you might see a bulge or ridge of soft tissue there, aka a pooch that just won’t go away. In fact, one-third of women still had it even one year postpartum, reported a 2016 study in the British Journal of Sp...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 2, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medtronic touts long-term data from VenaSeal studies
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) touted 3-year outcomes from a pivotal clinical trial and 1-year data from the Waves study of its VenaSeal closure system in patients with venous reflux disease. Dr. Kathleen Gibson, from Lake Washington Vascular, presented the data at the 2017 Charing Cross Symposium.
Both studies demonstrated long-term clinical benefits and improvement in quality of life for patients treated with VenaSeal, according to the Fridley, Minn.-based company.
The VenaSeal system from Medtronic uses a proprietary medical adhesive to close superficial veins in lower extremities in patients with symptomatic venous reflux, or va...
Source: Mass Device - April 26, 2017 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Sarah Faulkner Tags: Clinical Trials Vascular Medtronic Source Type: news
