IVC Filters Explained: Your Best Defense Against Harmful Clots

ivc filter

An IVC (inferior vena cava) filter is a small device placed in your body’s largest vein to catch blood clots before they reach the lungs, helping prevent pulmonary embolism. It’s a safe option for patients who can’t take blood thinners, with removable or permanent choices available. For expert care and guidance, trust a vascular specialist like Dr. Darryl Lim.

Preventing spider veins: treatment and lifestyle changes

Spider Veins Treatment

Spider veins can be managed with treatments like sclerotherapy and VeinGogh, along with lifestyle adjustments such as regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and wearing compression stockings. This combination of treatment and prevention promotes healthier veins and helps reduce the appearance of spider veins over time.

Can Massage help with Spider Veins? Myths and Facts

Spider veins massage treatment

Massage can provide temporary relief for spider veins by improving circulation and reducing discomfort, but it won’t eliminate the veins or address the underlying causes. For long-term solutions, medical treatments like sclerotherapy or VeinGogh are recommended.

A Comprehensive Guide to Varicose Vein Treatment

A woman's leg with visible varicose veins.

Varicose veins develop when the valves inside them don’t work properly, causing blood to pool instead of flowing smoothly back to the heart. Luckily, there are many effective, minimally invasive treatments available today, such as Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and Clarivein Mechanochemical Ablation (MOCA).