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Do spider veins get worse?

Do spider veins turn into varicose veins?

I was diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease last week.Please advise.

I am a 35 year old man and I have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease last week. What is the next course of action as far as my treatment is concerned? Can my condition...

When does an echo test and stress test show a heart problem?

I am a 37 year old man and I was having chest pain for the last 2 weeks. I underwent an echo test and stress test which did not indicate any problem. When do these tests actually...

Varicose veins wounds

As of now bluish green veins are visible with red pigmentation in foot . but without any discomfort and pain. I am having heriditerary predisposition for varicose veins. What...

Is an aortic aneurysm fixable?

Recently an abdominal aortic aneurysm was detected via abdominal ultrasound and confirmed with CT scan. I am terrified! I had no symptoms. Is this reversible?

What is claudication?

After a visit to my doctor she mentioned something about claudication and referral to a vascular surgeon. I went there because I noticed pain in my legs when exercising. What...

Will vascular surgery affect my diabetes?

I can't imagine what kind of complications I'll have after my heart valve replacement surgery. I have diabetes. Can I expect any changes in this part of my life?

Why does my leg swell if I have varicose veins?

I have varicose veins in my legs. They aren't bad (not all bulgy). But if I stand for any length of time my legs swell up. Is this related?

Do varicose veins come back after treatment?

I am scheduled to have laser treatment of my varicose vein. It is the superficial vein that runs the full length of my right leg. Will the problem be gone permanently after the...

What is a vascular surgeon?

What exactly does a vascular surgeon do? How is your practice different from a cardiologist?

Compression knee highs

Do compression knee high socks really help with varicose veins or do I have to wear the tights? They are so hard to get on.

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