by Veins Carolina | Mar 11, 2019 | Rated Best Of Charlotte, Vein Specialist
Daylight saving time (DST) is used to better match the activity peaks of a population with the daylight hours. The research has also shown that transitions into and out of DST cause minor jet lag symptoms such as sleep disruption, fragmentation of the circadian...
by Veins Carolina | Mar 9, 2019 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Venous Ultrasound
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is when a clot forms in the deep veins of the body. DVT is more likely to happen with lack of movement and is more common when stuck in bed or on a plane for long periods. For more information visit our DVT page. Shedule a venous ultrasound...
by Veins Carolina | Mar 4, 2019 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT)
A blood clot, also known as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), can break loose and travel to the lungs resulting in a Pulmonary Embolism (PE), an often-fatal condition. PREVENT DVT – THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: •Wear compression daily •Exercise regularly...
by Veins Carolina | Mar 1, 2019 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Vein Screening
Up to 2 million Americans are affected annually by DVT according to the American Heart Association. A national survey sponsored by the American Public Health Association revealed that most Americans (74 percent) have little or no awareness of this life threatening and...
by Veins Carolina | Feb 27, 2019 | Healthy Lifestyle, Vein Screening
Physical activity affects many health conditions, and the specific amounts and types of activity that benefit each condition vary. One consistent finding from research studies is that once the health benefits from physical activity begin to accrue, additional amounts...