Venous hypertension is high blood pressure in the veins, often in the legs. It is commonly caused by venous insufficiency, where veins can't return blood to the heart. Spider veins, varicose veins, ...

Varicose veins are large, raised, swollen blood vessels that twist and turn. They usually develop in the legs and can be seen through the skin. They result from a weakening in the blood vessel wall or ...

Varicose veins, more than a cosmetic issue, signal circulation problems that can lead to discomfort and serious complications. Lifestyle adjustments like exercise, leg elevation, and compression ...

Varicose veins are bulging, sometimes bluish veins that look like cords running just beneath the surface of your skin. They usually affect the legs, ankles, and feet. Varicose veins that are visibly ...

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are visible through the skin and may appear as blue or purple twisted, knot-like cords. Varicose veins can occur anywhere in the body, but are more commonly ...

Veins are compressible structures that return your blood that lacks oxygen to your heart. In your lower legs, there are several ways your veins can appear atypically — reticular veins are one example.

Varicose veins are thick, ropy blue or purple veins in the legs that can be seen near the skin’s surface. These swollen and bulging veins cause a variety of symptoms, including itching, pain, and a ...

Our Heart & Vascular Services provide patients with the latest innovations in vascular care and clinical therapies. At University of Utah Health, our board-certified vascular surgeons specialize in ...

Vein ligation and stripping is a minor surgery. It is used to remove a damaged vein and prevent complications of vein damage. If several valves in a vein and the vein itself are heavily damaged, the ...

A blown vein is a vein that ruptures as a result of a needle injury. While the term “blown vein” may sound serious, in most cases, there is no long-term damage. Medical professionals insert needles ...