by Ramon Castro | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog
If you’re curious about what to expect when you come in for your venous evaluation, you are not alone. Many of our patients have no idea what will happen on their first visit to our center. We want to make sure you are as informed as you can possibly be before coming...
by Ramon Castro | Aug 16, 2017 | News
Many people feel almost immediately better when they start to wear compression stockings, but it can take up to several weeks for them to bring any noticeable effects in many cases. It’s also important to wear properly fitting compression stockings that compress most...
by Ramon Castro | Jul 26, 2017 | News
Ultrasound technology has made it easier for a Chicago vascular doctor and patients alike to get the right treatment for their vein condition. Vascular doctors work with patients to create an individualized treatment strategy that will achieve the best results. To do...
by Ramon Castro | Jul 24, 2017 | Blog
You probably remember from grade school biology classes that veins are the part of the circulatory system that carry blood back toward the heart. They work with other blood vessels such as arteries and capillaries to circulate oxygen and other nutrients throughout the...
by Ramon Castro | Jul 19, 2017 | News
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot in the deep veins of the legs that is caused by poor circulation. People who develop DVT and do not go to a Chicago vein expert for treatment are at risk of developing a serious complication called pulmonary...