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Q&A: Can improving valve health help thwart varicose veins?
Posted on August 22, 2017 by in dr joseph magnant, port charlotte vein treamentsQ: I know that varicose veins are typically the result of failed valves within veins. So is there anything I can do to improve the health of the valves in my veins? A: Varicose veins are the result of a number of potential factors, including hereditary disposition, hormonal changes, weight gain and overall health. That […]
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Are women more prone to varicose veins than men?
Posted on August 21, 2017 by in dr joseph magnant, port charlotte vein treamentsIt’s true that sex – that is, the biological differences between men and women – play a role in the development of varicose veins. Nearly a quarter of all adults suffer from varicose veins, usually in the lower limbs. While it’s a myth that men aren’t at-risk for developing them, studies have shown women are […]
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Emerging tech: Using sonar to treat deep vein thrombosis
Posted on August 16, 2017 by in dr joseph magnant, port charlotte vein treamentsA new surgical tool has been developed that could prove useful in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or clotting of the blood in deep veins that typically shows up in the legs. Researchers at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced earlier this summer that they’ve […]
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