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 | 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 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 | Mar 9, 2021 | DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT), Vein Disorders, Vein Health Awareness
Watch this educational video by Dr. Draughn to learn more about Deep Vein Thrombosis. Leg ultrasound is the standard of care. At Vein Specialists of the Carolinas we have full time RVT’s in both our Gastonia and Charlotte offices. If you have...
