They may also use diagnostic imaging, such as an ultrasound, to confirm the severity and location of the veins in question. an ultrasound diagnosis shows that you have venous reflux (when the ...

A doctor may also order a Doppler test, also known as a duplex ultrasound. This test may help them grade the severity of a person’s varicose veins. Doctors may also check for signs of DVT during ...

In one patient, it was impossible to access any central vein due to the anatomical pitfalls and a peripheral inserted central venous access (PICC) was inserted under ultrasound guidance.

The Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), a Maryland-headquartered clinic, has suffered a major data breach. Attackers stole extremely sensitive personal data such as lab results and health insurance ...

When a blood clot forms in one of your deep veins, it’s called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This can cause pain and swelling. If the clot breaks free, it can move through your bloodstream ...

All the patients had a history of catheter placement or pacemaker implantation. The incidence of brachiocephalic vein stenosis was significantly higher than that of subclavian vein stenosis (46.16% vs ...

Products geared towards improving circulation and the health of veins are becoming more popular as people look for ways to boost their general health and wellbeing. Such supplements are designed ...

12 patients had PTV of the subclavian vein, 6 patients had PTV of the subclavian-innominate junction, and one patient had PTV of the superior vena cava (Figure 4). Central venous dialysis catheter ...

A pelvic ultrasound scan uses high frequency sound waves to create a picture of the area between your hip bones (your pelvis). It it sometimes called a gynaecological ultrasound. The ultrasound ...

Ultrasound is a good method for young children because it doesn't require putting a child to sleep with anesthesia, and it is completely painless. An image of an AVM will show many winding, bending ...