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 | 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...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Mar 16, 2021 | News
With the weather getting warmer, you may be looking forward to putting on those cute summer dresses and shorts. However, those twisted veins in your legs give you hesitations. Those swollen, bluish-purplish veins can be signs of varicose veins. Spider and varicose...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Mar 12, 2021 | News, Uncategorized
If you have varicose or spider veins, you know that these conditions are more than an aesthetic problem. They can cause itchiness, throbbing sensation, and can even lead to serious health issues. Our experts at Premier Vascular and Vein Center in Knoxville have years...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Mar 1, 2021 | News
Your circulatory system is huge. In fact, if your blood vessels have to be stretched from end to end, it would wrap the Earth twice! Anything that impacts the system can affect the way it functions and in turn, can impact your quality of life. Any condition that...
