by AbellaHeart
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), blood clots that happen in deep veins, often in the thighs and lower legs, is a relatively common venous condition that is not life-threatening. However, if treatment doesn’t occur, DVT can lead to a serious condition called post-thrombotic...
by AbellaHeart
Deep vein thrombosis refers to a blood clot in the large veins in the leg or pelvis. The three most common reasons for DVT are inflammation or damage of a vein’s inner lining, blood that clots quickly, and slow blood flow. Critical veins run through the pelvis into...
by AbellaHeart
Almost all of us have experienced a painful tightening of the calf muscles, which is called a cramp. Also called charley horses, these unpleasant experiences often come about during exercise, but can also happen as a result of venous disease and other health...
by AbellaHeart
Varicose Disease, Swelling, Skin Changes and Ulcers A high percentage of people suffer from some form of varicose disease, and unfortunately, a high percentage of those with the disease don’t do anything about it. Often, symptoms like leg heaviness and slight pain are...
by AbellaHeart
Response from Dr. Manuel Abella of Abella Heart in Miami That is a great question to ask, because there are a variety of issues that can occur with a person’s veins, and the symptoms can differ. And vein disease is very common! About one in three Americans over the...
