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Dec 2016
Varicose Veins in Men
When people think of varicose veins, they tend to think of them as a problem exclusively reserved for older women. But the truth is that a surprising amount of men suffer from varicose veins, spider veins and other related vein disorders. In fact, researchers estimate that anywhere from 20 to 50 percent of men in the United States will develop varicose veins sometime between the…
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Feb 2015
Why should I treat my unhealthy veins?
Venous disease is a serious condition, in which the veins fail to pump enough blood back through the body to the heart. In order to correct it, the reason for the condition must first be discovered. Thus, treating venous insufficiency in Houston requires a visit to a vein clinic. There, vein doctors can determine what is causing your venous insufficiency determine what is causing your venous insufficiency…
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Feb 2015
How are varicose veins and spider veins different?
Hi, I’m Mike Bardwil. I am founder of Texas Vein and Cosmetics Specialists. I am a vascular surgeon, boarded in both general and vascular surgery, and I have been practicing surgery now for 25 years. How are varicose veins and spider veins different? Spider veins are the small red and blue veins that are seen on the surface of the skin. These can be present…
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Dec 2014
Is Your Vein Doctor Credentialed In Vascular Ultrasound?
This is the information age and it’s all about credentials. Dr. Eugene Strandness, a vascular surgeon, developed vascular ultrasound. And although the venous ultrasound has become indispensible in evaluating and treating patients with venous disease, doctors aren’t born with knowledge on performing and interpreting venous ultrasound. Fortunately, the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) exists to promote quality control and patient safety through the…
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Nov 2014
Why Have Your Veins Treated By A Board Certified Vascular Surgeon
Diseases are often classified as medical diseases and surgical diseases. Medical diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and hypothyroidism are treated with medication. Diseases such as appendicitis, gallbladder disease, and varicose veins are considered surgical diseases because they are treated with surgery. There are no radiologic diseases. Radiologists assist the physician by interpreting x-rays, and sometimes performing procedures using x-ray guidance when the physician…
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Dec 2013
Why Come See Us at Texas Vein & Cosmetic Specialists?
You may come across a dozen other “vein specialists” or “vein clinics” with promises of “Free Consultations” or “15 convenient locations to serve you,” but beware. When it comes to treating venous insufficiency in Houston, there are a lot of good doctors out there, but radiologists, cardiologists, and dermatologists are not trained in vascular medicine. They are not board certified vascular surgeons with the specialization…