Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot forms in the deep veins of your body. Deep veins are exactly what they sound like: they are situated deep inside your body, much farther away from your skin’s surface than other veins.
You develop deep vein thrombosis (deep vein thrombosis ()DVT) when a blood clot forms in one of your deep veins. (This usually occurs in your legs). And DVT is a serious problem, more dangerous than other blood clots. Why? Because it comes with a high risk of recurrence,
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) occurs when plaque in your arteries slows the flow of blood from your heart to the rest of your body. That ‘plaque’ is mostly composed of cholesterol, calcium, fibrin, and fatty substances. As it collects in your arteries,
We all want to know that our veins are healthy and working properly…but that doesn’t mean we want to see them through our skin! Unfortunately, several factors make it more likely for your veins to become visible. First, we’ll go over your risk factors and then—because we’re Houston-based vein specialists,
During this COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve been hearing a lot more about the importance of Zinc in your diet. This is what we know: zinc is a trace element which your immune systems needs to function properly. In fact, zinc is considered a type 2 nutrient because it’s a necessary part of your body’s general metabolism (other type 2 nutrients include protein and magnesium.) So,
When it comes to getting sleep, the amount you get never feels like enough. So maybe you’re using this time of quarantine as a time to catch up on sleep. That’s certainly a good idea. But take note: when it comes to getting sleep,
We’re all stressed right now. Because, whether you’ve lost your job, are working on the front lines, or are adjusting to a new work-from-home setup, work stress is constant. That’s not good for anyone. But, according to a new evidence published in the Journal of the American Heart Association,
Right now, we are in an unprecedented medical moment. We know that you, our patients, are making tough choices: stay home and live with existing problems, like varicose veins. Or seek treatment but risk exposure to a frightening virus? For starters,
Hello to all our at-home readers out there. Are you using this time to switch to a more ‘casual’ (read sweats-only) wardrobe? Great, we’re totally here for it. But are you padding around your house barefoot all day? That, we actually can’t endorse.
If you’re new to the work-from-home game, or even if you’ve been doing it for a while, know this: your vein health is at risk. Unlike office settings, most of us aren’t set up to work in positions that protect our veins from the challenges of poor posture and all-day sitting.
Our offices have stringent safety protocols in place to keep you safe and provide the care you need. We are accepting appointments now. Do not delay necessary medical care and follow-up. Call our office today at 713-575-3686 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Fox, Dr. Hardee, or Dr. Valenson.
