Planning for High Deductible Health Plans and Health Savings Accounts
The holiday season is officially in full swing. And while that brings joy, family time, and cheer, it also brings the stress and confusion of insurance plan’s open enrollment. When your employer hands...
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Spider Vein Treatment
Click For Larger — Treating Spider Veins at The Vein Institute A new year is upon us, and with it comes an ever-popular new year’s resolution- to look and feel our best in 2015. But for some, even the...
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4 Common Risk Factors For Varicose Veins
When it comes to risk factors, we’ve all heard about the things we should stay away from to maintain our health and ward off certain health conditions. Some risk factors are intuitive, and some are so...
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Spider Veins vs. Varicose Veins: Recognizing the Differences
It’s easy to recognize unsightly leg veins as varicose veins and spider veins, but could you explain the difference between the two? A common question we get at The Vein Institute is what qualifies as...
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Vein Institute Sonographer Earns RVT Credential
Congratulations are in order for Gia Whisker, a sonographer at The Vein Institute. On Saturday, March 28th, 2015, Gia passed the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography’s board examination...
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The Vein Institute Attends International Vein Congress Conference
The International Vein Congress (IVC) is one of the largest professional conferences focused on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of venous disease. Dr. Raj Pyne, Medical Director, Dr. Michael...
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Top 7 Myths About Varicose Veins
There are many misconceptions about varicose veins, both among the medical community and general public. Here, we debunk 7 of the most common myths we’ve heard. Myth #1 – Varicose veins are just a...
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The Vein Institute Earns ACR Accreditation
We are proud to announce that The Vein Institute has been accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) in Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound. Peripheral vascular ultrasound focuses on the blood...
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The Vein Institute First in Region to Earn Distinguished Vein Practice...
The Vein Institute has been awarded the distinction of accreditation in Superficial Venous Treatment and Management by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). This prestigious honor is highly...
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The Vein Institute’s Clinical Supervisor Earns RPhS Credential
Congratulations to Kelley Swagler, Clinical Supervisor, who added another credential to her name on Saturday, September 26th, 2015. Kelley passed the registry examination to become a Registered...
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What Sets Interventional Radiologists Apart?
Did you know that there are over 45 medical specialties in North America that are recognized by the American Medical Association? You can probably name several – family medicine, pediatrician,...
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RVT Added to Sonographer Credentials
The Vein Institute is proud to announce that sonographer Michelle Hook, RDMS, has added the Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential to her name. Highly respected and recognized worldwide, the...
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Latest “Super Glue” Vein Treatment Performed at The Vein Institute
Do you remember the 1980s ads featuring the construction worker whose helmet was Krazy Glued to a steel beam? Or, maybe you’ve seen the more recent ad where a man goes bungee jumping using a harness...
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Dr. Pyne Addresses Varicose Veins at Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR)
Dr. Raj Pyne recently had the honor of being invited to host a webinar for the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) to share his experience in developing a vein practice that concentrates solely...
View ArticleWhy Do My Legs Hurt?
Treating Vein Insufficiency and Leg Pain with VenaSeal™ Closure System Do you often experience unrelenting pain in your legs? Perhaps an achy feeling or restlessness that won’t go away? You probably...
View ArticleDoes Minimally Invasive Treatment for Varicose Veins Really Work?
Vein Stripping vs. Ablation Treatment for Varicose Veins Do you think you might be suffering from varicose veins? You’ll know by taking a look at the various symptoms of this disease. The most...
View ArticleWhy Do Spider Veins Need Multiple Treatments?
Many patients ask why they need several treatments for spider veins (technically known as telangiectasia). Cosmetic sclerotherapy, a minimally-invasive procedure designed to improve the appearance of...
View ArticleIs Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) a Symptom of Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are usually recognized by their unsightly appearance – large bulging veins, either green or bluish purple – most commonly found on the legs, although they can appear anywhere on the...
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What You Need to Know About Venous Insufficiency
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a medical condition in which the veins in the legs have trouble getting blood back to the heart. CVI is especially pronounced in the legs because veins in the legs...
View ArticleVaricose Vein Treatment: What Is An Interventional Radiologist (IR)?
Before you undergo any vascular treatments, you should fully research the procedure and any language you might hear from your vein specialist. Several key terms associated with varicose vein treatment...
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