by Veins Carolina | Apr 3, 2024 | Deep Vein Procedures, DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), DVT Awareness, Love Your Legs, Vein Conditions, Vein Disease, Venous Ultrasound
Through optimized B-mode imaging, we not only discern thrombus characteristics but also gain acute visualization of vein valves neighboring the thrombus. DVT ranks among the primary causes of chronic venous insufficiency, primarily due to the severe harm inflicted on...
by KDraughn | Nov 8, 2022 | Dr David Draughn, Superficial Venous Reflux, Vein Specialist, venous disease, Venous Insufficiency, Venous Reflux, Venous Ultrasound
This is Dr. David Draughn with Vein Specialists of the Carolinas. I want to talk to you about venous reflux. Most everyone has heard of esophageal reflux. With venous reflux, the word reflux means the same thing in both of those entities. Reflux is an engineering term...
by Veins Carolina | Apr 21, 2021 | Vein Specialist, Venous Ultrasound
Dr. Draughn, vein specialist and our team of health care professionals are here for you! Please give us a call if you have any questions or concerns about your varicose veins, spider veins, and/or pain that could be related to your vein health. There could be an...
by Veins Carolina | Nov 4, 2019 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Venous Ultrasound
Most common symptom of DVT is new onset leg pain or leg swelling in one leg. -Leg may turn more red or purple than the other leg. -A blood clot in a deep vein. -Deep veins are inside the muscle layer and run alongside the arteries. -You can’t see a DVT and cannot feel...
by Veins Carolina | May 22, 2019 | Vein Specialist, Venous Ultrasound
And no one can figure out where the leg pain is coming from? Have you had x-rays, ultrasounds, or MRI Nerve Conduction studies that are all negative? This could be a problem with your veins. Consider a visit with Vein Specialist Dr. David Draughn, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI,...
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...
