Vein & Vascular Institute

12/13/2025

12/13/2025

Nighttime leg cramps shouldn’t be part of your nightly routine — or your holiday season. 🌙🎄

While they’re often blamed on dehydration, calf cramps that strike at night are frequently caused by vein disease. 🦵💥

When blood pools in the lower legs, muscles lack proper oxygen flow, triggering painful spasms. 🔁😣

✨ Up to 75% of people with recurring nighttime cramps have undiagnosed venous reflux — even without visible veins. ✨

If your cramps:

• Flare after long days 🕒
• Ease when you elevate your legs ↗️🦵
• Come and go in cycles 🔄

…your veins may be the cause. 💡

Give yourself the gift of relief — a vein check can help you sleep comfortably again. 🎁💙

12/12/2025

We ARE OPEN during construction!

12/12/2025

Congratulations to our Yariana!!!

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

What you see on the surface is only part of the story. ✨

Varicose veins can signal deeper issues with circulation — and up to 70% of people who have them already have underlying venous insufficiency. 💭

Over time, this can lead to aching, swelling, skin changes, and even wounds that take months to heal. 🦵⚠️

If something about your legs feels “different lately,” trust that instinct. Your vein health matters — and early diagnosis can prevent serious complications. 💙✨

12/10/2025

Congratulations to our Amelia!!

12/08/2025

12/07/2025

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is more common — and more dangerous — than most people realize.

DVT happens when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs. The real danger? A clot can break loose and travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism, which can be life-threatening.

Here’s the shocking part:

DVT and pulmonary embolism together kill more Americans each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined.

Yet many people don’t know the early warning signs.

Watch for symptoms like:
• Sudden swelling in one leg
• Unexplained pain or tenderness
• Warmth or redness in the leg
• Changes in skin color

Extended periods of sitting — long flights, car rides, or desk work — can increase your risk, especially when combined with dehydration or existing vein issues.

And if you already have vein disease, your risk of DVT is even higher because poor circulation makes clot formation more likely.

Awareness saves lives. If you notice these symptoms or have risk factors, don’t wait — seek medical evaluation promptly. 💙

12/07/2025

What REALLY causes varicose veins? (Hint: it’s not what most people think.) 💙

Most people assume varicose veins come from aging, long work shifts, or being on your feet — but the true root cause is almost always vein valve failure.

These tiny valves are meant to push blood upward. When they weaken, blood leaks backward and pools in the legs, leading to enlarged, twisted veins.

And here’s the surprising part: genetics is the biggest risk factor. If one parent had varicose veins, your risk rises dramatically. If both parents had them, studies show your risk can be as high as 90%.

That means even healthy, active people can develop varicose veins simply because their vein walls or valves are more vulnerable.

Other contributors can add to the problem:
• Hormonal changes
• Pregnancy
• Prolonged sitting or standing
• High-pressure occupations
• Natural shifts in circulation over time

Daily exercise is great for overall health — but it doesn’t strengthen vein valves.

Understanding the why behind your symptoms is the first step to finding real relief. If you’re dealing with heaviness, aching, or swelling, it may be time for a proper vein evaluation. ✨