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Venous Insufficiency and Leg Ulceration

Key Points: Venous Ulcerations Chronic venous insufficiency and leg ulcers affect approximately 1.1 people per 1000 of the general population, with approximately 10-20 people per 1000 ever affected. Ulcer healing rates can be poor with up to 50% of venous ulcers open and unhealed for 9 ... (more...)

Vericose Veins Treatment

Key Points: Vericose Veins Treatment Varicose veins are abnormally swollen (dilated) and tortous (twisted) veins.  Varicose veins are usually situated quite near the surface and are often visible beneath the skin.  Varicose veins can vary in size from quite small (2-3mm across) to very ... (more...)

Warning Signs: The Beat Goes On

Leading Cause of Death in the United States: One person dies Every 30 seconds From Heart Disease. That’s over 2600 people every single day!... (more...)

What Are Your Risk Factors?

What Are Your Risk Factors?  ... (more...)

Women and HRT

Key Points: Women and HRT How prevalent is heart disease among women? Cardiovascular disease is NOT just a man's disease. Cardiovascular disease is the Number 1 killer of women over age 25 in the United States, regardless of race or ethnicity. Once a woman reaches the age ... (more...)