by KDraughn | Sep 18, 2023 | Compression Garments, Compression Therapy, DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), DVT Awareness, Healthy Veins, Medical Compression, Sigvaris Compression Garments
Compression garments have gained popularity and recognition as effective treatments for a variety of medical and non-medical issues due to their ability to provide targeted pressure and support to specific parts of the body. Here are some of the ways compression...
by KDraughn | Mar 13, 2023 | Compression Therapy, DVT Awareness, Medical Compression, Sigvaris Compression Garments
Am I at risk for developing a DVT? Are you over 60? Are you traveling long distances, thereby sitting for prolonged time with restricted mobility? Are you overweight and/or lead a sedentary lifestyle? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be at risk...
by KDraughn | Mar 23, 2022 | Compression Garments, Compression Therapy, DVT Awareness
Wearing graduated compression socks can help increase circulation, reduce swelling and help prevent DVT. DVT Symptoms are: pain or leg cramping, swelling, redness and warm to the touch. For anyone especially those with venous disease or a history of Deep Venous...
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...
