by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Oct 12, 2021 | News
Varicose veins are very common, affecting about 3 in 10 adults in the United States. Despite these statistics, there are still a lot of misconceptions about them including their cause. So, what exactly causes varicose veins? To understand how varicose veins develop,...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Jul 31, 2021 | News
To distinguish the differences between varicose veins and a more serious vascular disease, the vascular experts at Premier Surgical Vascular & Vein Center in Knoxville, TN want you to understand what these diseases are. About Venous DiseaseVenous disease is a...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Jun 15, 2021 | News
When people think of varicose veins, many immediately think about women. It’s because hormones and pregnancy can be additional risk factors for varicose veins. However, of four million people in the United States affected by varicose veins, about 25 to 30 percent of...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | May 14, 2021 | News, Varicose Veins, Vein Treatments
About 40 percent of pregnant women are affected by varicose veins. These swollen and enlarged twisted veins can develop anytime during pregnancy. What causes varicose veins? Our veins in the legs have one-way valves that help the blood flow back to the heart. When...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Apr 16, 2021 | News
Over 50 percent of Americans have one of their limbs amputated as a result of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Caused by atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries as a result of fatty deposits build up), PAD causes a reduction of blood flow into the lower...
