by KDraughn | Jun 20, 2022 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Healthy Legs, Summer Travel
Driving and flying long distances can be uncomfortable for everyone, but if you are over the age of 50 you should be cautious of the vein disorder called Deep Vein Thrombosis – or DVT. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood...
by Veins Carolina | Mar 17, 2022 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), DVT Awareness, Vein Specialists of the Carolinas
3 Things Can Cause Blood To Clot also known as “VIRCHOW’S TRIAD” Stasis, Injury, Hypercoagulability To learn more about DVT causes, prevention, and treatment watch the video by Vein Specialist Dr. David Draughn and visit our Deep Vein Thrombosis page....
by Veins Carolina | Mar 8, 2022 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), DVT Awareness, Pulmonary Embolism
A Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is when the Blood clot in the deep vein of the leg breaks loose and goes to the lungs. The most common complication is Post Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS), the gradual development of pain, swelling and red or brown discoloration of the lower leg....
by KDraughn | Mar 2, 2022 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), DVT Awareness
Are You At Risk For DVT? Since March is DVT Awareness Month, this is a good time to evaluate your risk for DVT and learn how you can prevent it. https://veinscarolina.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DVT-Awareness-Video-V3-mp4.mp4 The staff at Vein Specialists of...
by KDraughn | Feb 15, 2022 | Compression Garments, DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Medical Compression, Sigvaris Compression Garments
While everyone has their individual gadget preferences, there’s one item all avid travelers should pack in their carry-on luggage for lengthy flights: compression socks. Basically, contracting your calf muscles helps pump blood back to your heart. So, when you’re...
by Veins Carolina | Jun 30, 2021 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Vein Disorders
Deep vein problems and how those issues can be addressed. Vein Specialists of the Carolinas has a basic overview of vein problems to watch for. Your veins are the vessels in the body that are responsible for carrying blood back to the heart. When these vessels become...
