by Veins Carolina | Nov 19, 2020 | Compression Garments, DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT)
Anyone who travels long distances in a sitting position is at risk for leg complications. Wearing compression socks or stockings can help prevent these problems and will greatly increase your comfort along the way. Whether you travel by plane, train, or car, one...
by Veins Carolina | Apr 23, 2020 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Phlebitis
Phlebitis is a blood clot that forms in a superficial vein or varicose vein. Phlebitis usually appears as red painful knots under the skin. (See picture) Sudden sedentary activity causes Phlebitis. During this difficult time it is important to stay active. If...
by Veins Carolina | Apr 15, 2020 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Dr David Draughn
Dr. Draughn and Vein Specialists of the Carolinas wants to remind everyone that decreased activity can increase the risk of blood clots like Phlebitis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Pulmonary Embolism. If you have sudden leg pain and swelling, a tender knot...
by Veins Carolina | Mar 31, 2020 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Dr David Draughn
At Vein Specialists of the Carolinas, we want to raise awareness of DVT, PE, and of its most common complication, PTS. The most dangerous result of a Deep Vein Thrombosis is a Pulmonary Embolism. This is when the Blood clot in the deep vein of the leg breaks loose and...
by Veins Carolina | Mar 25, 2020 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Phlebitis, Telemedicine - Telehealth Appointments
During this time when many of us are at home please be sure to maintain your activity level. Sedentary activity increases the risk of DVT and phlebitis. Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot in a major deep vein inside the muscle layer. Phlebitis is a is a blood clot...
by Veins Carolina | Mar 23, 2020 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Venous Disorders
Let our RVT’s rule out your DVT’s DVT Symptoms are: pain or leg cramping, swelling, redness and warm to the touch. Dr. David Draughn and his Sonography Team Vein Specialists of the Carolinas is here for you! Social distancing may cause Decreased Activity levels for...
