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Happy Thanksgiving from Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! VSC is so thankful for all of our amazing employees and patients today. "All We Do Is Veins, All Day Every Day" would not be possible without you. We hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!

What is May-Thurner Syndrome?

May-Thurner Syndrome, very simply put, is a blockage of a vein. It occurs when the left leg vein is compressed by the right leg artery. The problem occurs where the right and left leg veins join together to form the Inferior Vena Cava, the main vein that goes to the...

When Do Your Legs Hurt?

Holiday Travel and Leg Pain More travel time means sitting for longer periods of time in a car or plane. This of course can have an impact on blood flow and circulation. If you have concerns about your veins and/or are experiencing leg pain - contact Vein Specialists...

Last night our VSC team celebrated the start to the holiday season!

2020 has been an unusual year but together we have learned how to navigate through trying times. We could not be more thankful to have such an awesome, positive, hardworking team. To all of our patients, established and future, VSC is here for you. We are ready to...

What is “traveler’s thrombosis” or “economy class syndrome”?

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...

Do Spider Veins Hurt?

Spider veins are those networks of visible veins that sometimes appear on the legs. They get their name because the red and blue lines often resemble the legs of a spider. Spider veins are not typically accompanied by physical symptoms. When spider veins hurt it could...

We are thrilled to welcome Kim to our VSC team!

Kim is a Front Office Assistant in the Gastonia Office. She has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Her experience includes office management, insurance, clinical assistant, and phlebotomy. In her spare time she enjoys days on the lake and bonfires with...

Happy Weekend Everyone!

With the holidays right around the corner it's time to start holiday shopping. Don't let varicose and spider veins slow you down this holiday season. Visit VeinsCarolina.com/vein-disorders/ to learn more about vein disease and why your legs might be...

It is National Nurse Practitioners Week!

VSC is so lucky to have two incredible NPs on our team, Misty and Jessie. They are both extremely hardworking and are dedicated to providing our patients with excellent care. Thank you both for all of your hard work and everything that you do! Misty graduated with her...

We Celebrate And Honor Our Veterans.

On November 11 we celebrate Veterans day. It is held on the anniversary of the end of World War I to honor US veterans and victims of all wars. These hero's gave up the comforts we enjoy daily. They gave up their own freedoms so we could keep ours. For so many reasons...

Today is Transformation Tuesday!

Today, most patients with any level of venous insufficiency can be treated in an office setting with excellent outcomes. Most evaluations and treatments are covered by health insurance. See more awesome transformations here...

Happy 5 Star Review Monday Everyone!

Today we would like to share this awesome review from one of our fantastic patients. Getting reviews like these make us proud of what we do! If you would like to review VSC please visit https://veinscarolina.com/review/ "All We Do Is Veins, All Day Every Day" I had a...