Practical tips for healthier legs, veins, and joints
Doctor-reviewed articles from the specialists at Empire Vein & Vascular.
What Causes Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins can be uncomfortable, unsightly, and even painful. They can make it harder to sit or stand for prolonged periods, travel, or engage…
Are Varicose Veins Dangerous or Harmful?
Varicose veins are a common health problem that affects more than half of the population[1]. They’re predominantly a cosmetic issue, but symptoms of varicose…
Varicose Veins Ankle Swelling: Causes and Treatment
After spending some time on your feet, you look down and notice your ankles feel uncomfortable and appear significantly bigger than they did this…
Can Varicose Veins Cause Leg Cramps?
Varicose veins come with a slew of symptoms that can be mildly annoying or downright disruptive to everyday life. Many people with vein disease…
Leaky Vein In The Legs: What You Need to Know About Vein Valves
Countless people experience leaky veins in their legs, especially as they get older or through certain seasons of life. Perhaps you inherited vein-related issues…
How Much Does Vein Treatment Cost?
At Empire Vein & Vascular Specialists, we understand that your needs and goals for treating your varicose or spider veins are as individual as…
What is Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common, progressive condition in older adults in which blood flow in the arteries of the legs becomes…
What You Need To Know About Vein Valves
What are Vein Valves? Interspersed throughout your veins are small crescent-shaped flaps of tissue, known as valves, that help prevent a backflow of blood.…
Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease: Causes and Treatments
Aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD) refers to the blockage of the aorta or the iliac arteries. The aorta divides into branches called around the level…
Aortic Dissection: Causes And Treatments
Aortic dissection occurs when the blood enters the arterial wall between the inner and middle layers of the aorta. This condition may occur when…
What a Leg Ultrasound Can Reveal About Your Varicose Veins
An ultrasound on legs is the gold standard for evaluating varicose veins. It is safe, painless, and uses sound waves to create real-time images…
Why Do My Legs Itch, Burn or Feel Heavy? Symptoms of Varicose and Spider Veins, and Their Causes
Symptoms of varicose veins and spider veins can range from barely noticeable to incapacitating and may include sensations such as pressure, heaviness, fatigue, stiffness,…