Empire Vein Specialists Blog

These simple lifestyle tips can help reduce your risk of varicose veins and higher risk complications. They include diet, activity, compression aids, and early treatment.

Empire Vein Specialists welcomes Dr. Kimberly McFarland to our Temecula office. An interventional radiologist, she can bring dramatic and lasting improvement to patient health. She also speaks fluent Spanish.

Disruptions in blood flow can cause critical health issues. Blood clots are one of these threats and untreated varicose veins can be a contributor to blood clots.

Swollen legs can be caused by poor health or lifestyle habits. Poor blood circulation and diseased veins can cause leg inflammation. Excessive sitting, standing, and body weight can also lead to swelling.

Studies have shown that the teaching occupation has one of the highest risks for varicose veins. However, there are things that can be done to reduce or eliminate leg pain and discomfort for teachers.

While modern medicine has revolutionized varicose vein treatment in recent years, outdated beliefs from the past persist. Truth and facts can help you make the right decision to stop leg pain and live better now.

Misleading information about varicose veins can lead to poor health decisions. Get the right answers needed to make informed healthcare choices about leg pain and undiagnosed varicose veins.

In spring and summer, many thoughts turn to travel. But long-distance travel often means hours in an airplane or car, which can lead to sluggish circulation and potentially serious problems, such as blood clots.

Meet Dr. Bertrand Janne d’Othée who runs our Ontario office. He is a Harvard-trained vascular surgeon and former teaching doctor in Massachusetts. He speaks Spanish and enjoys educating patients.