Some people erroneously assume that varicose and superficial veins are not related to a medical condition, but rather a physical and cosmetic condition that happens over time, like beauty marks or gray hair. But, they couldn’t be more wrong. The truth is, varicose and superficial veins are indeed a medical condition, and the treatment options are […]

Many patients are concerned that having varicose veins could cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT) while flying. It seems logical since both disorders involve the vascular system and both are heavily localized in the lower extremities. However, any added danger is slight. Speak With A Specialist Is Flying With DVT Safe? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) manifests […]

Painful surgeries and long recovery periods. These are just two of the many misconceptions that patients have about vein therapy. At Central Florida Vein & Vascular Center, you’ll find that today’s treatments for varicose veins are minimally invasive, virtually painless, and cause almost no downtime for patients. Today, the days of painful vein stripping are […]

Visible leg veins can impact more than your appearance. Varicose veins in the legs point toward a more severe underlying problem called venous insufficiency.  The cause of venous insufficiency is weakened vein valves.  . When chronic venous insufficiency occurs, leg veins could become severely damaged, which is why diagnosing and treating any venous conditions as early as possible is crucial.

People have a lot of misconceptions about varicose and superficial (spider) veins, and there are a lot of facts that people do not know about these conditions. Vascular physician in Orlando, Dr. John D. Horowitz, founder of Central Florida Vein & Vascular Center, a clinic for varicose vein treatment in Orlando, dispels some myths and […]

Your veins are designed to transport blood back to your heart to be oxygenated. When something malfunctions during the transportation process and causes the blood to leak backward, you’ll start noticing bluish or purplish varicose veins under your skin. While varicose veins are usually seen in the legs, bulging veins can also show up on […]

Facts to Know About Varicose Veins People have a lot of misconceptions about varicose and superficial (spider) veins, and there are a lot of facts people do not know about these conditions. Dr. John D. Horowitz, a leading vascular doctor in Orlando and founder of Central Florida Vein & Vascular Center, dispels some myths and […]

Your veins play an important role in your body’s circulatory system. While the heart pumps blood, oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, your veins are responsible for returning the deoxygenated blood to the heart for reoxygenation.  Why Are Veins Blue? Even though blood is dark red, sometimes veins appear to have a bluish tint beneath the […]