Empire Vein Specialists Blog

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.

Keep your veins healthy or manage varicose vein symptoms by consuming a diet of foods and vitamins with vein friendly benefits. A vein doctor can guide and help emphasize certain nutrients for vein health.

Of the top five factors that cause varicose veins, some are avoidable, others are not. The top contributors are age, pregnancy, genetics, obesity, and activity level. Learn how these affect vascular disease.

While the appearance of spider veins or varicose veins can be embarrassing, hiding them ignores the serious underlying health problems they may be causing. Let's determine whether your vein problems are more than cosmetic.

Doctors recommend walking as a way to alleviate many symptoms of varicose veins. In addition to improving mild leg discomfort, walking provides numerous overall health benefits. Here are the top ten reasons to walk.

Empire Vein Specialists continue to be committed to the health and safety of our patients during this Pandemic. You can be confident in knowing that it is safe for you to visit us for your free vein screening, varicose vein treatment, or spider vein treatment and that we are continuing to follow all CDC guidelines.

Inner vein walls contain valves that facilitate blood flow. Poor fitness, genetics, hormones, blood clots, and aging are factors that can contribute to valve damage. There are temporary and permanent treatment options.

After VenaSeal treatment, post-procedure recovery is virtually immediate. Expect to resume normal daily activities the same day, avoiding heavy lifting. Some patients experience minor tenderness in the treated areas.