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Fall 2020 iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship Winner

November 16, 2020

Twice a year we award a student the iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship. Students must write an essay that promotes a practical approach to a healthy lifestyle in college and how these habits can be sustained over a lifetime. This year’s fall scholarship was awarded […]

Fall 2019 iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship Winner

November 4, 2016

Twice a year we award two students our iVein Health and Wellness Scholarship. Students must write an essay that promotes a practical approach to a healthy lifestyle in college and how these habits can be sustained over a lifetime. We received many great entries, but […]

Vein Disease – The Silent Threat Take Control and Win!

September 2, 2016

Athletes focus on improving running times or golf scores, but most people don’t think about their bodies’ health until they feel actual pain. Who, Me? Hosted by IVC (IVC), the Athletic Free Vein Screening Event reaches out to a wider group of people—athletes and men—who […]

Signs and Symptoms of Varicose Veins – Video

April 4, 2016

Varicose veins are often recognized for their unsightly appearance, but what you cannot see is the symptoms they can cause. Symptoms like leg pain, heaviness, swelling, and even restless legs can make it difficult to enjoy the everyday activities of life. Left untreated, varicose veins […]

iVein Health and Wellness Scholarship Winner

October 22, 2015

Compression Stockings for Varicose Veins and Venous Insufficiency

August 28, 2015

Compression stockings are an important tool in the treatment of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. They help to alleviate the symptoms of venous disease, prevent blood clots, and are used after varicose vein treatment. To understand how compression stockings work, you first need to know […]

What Is An Interventional Radiologist?

July 7, 2015

Interventional Radiology is a medical specialty that uses minimally invasive techniques to treat conditions that once required surgery. Using imaging like X-ray, MRI, and Ultrasound, Interventional Radiologists can guide catheters and other tools to target areas throughout the body. For 40 years Interventional Radiologists have […]

Thank You! Best of Utah Valley Vein Treatment

June 8, 2015

Thank you to the readers of Utah Valley Magazine for voting us as 2015’s best vein treatment! It is an especially rewarding experience helping people be more and feel more healthy. Thank you for allowing us to care for you legs and we will strive […]

Varicose Vein Treatment: What To Expect

May 13, 2015

The unknown can make anyone feel a little nervous! So we understand if you are feeling apprehensive for your upcoming varicose vein procedure. Sometimes having a better understanding of what takes place can ease your nerves. Day of Procedure The day of the procedure, you […]

Varicose Vein Treatment: Ambulatory Phlebectomy

March 18, 2015

Bulging varicose veins are the most obvious and unsightly sign of vein disease. These large, distended veins appear right under the skin surface. When veins deeper in the leg become diseased and blood fails to return to the heart normally, these small veins near the […]

Does Insurance Cover Varicose Vein Treatment?

February 23, 2015

You have had it with the bulging varicose veins, the heaviness throughout the day, the leg pain at the end of your shift, and the restlessness once you get to bed. It is time to have these veins treated. The first question many people would […]

Special Pricing on Spider Vein Treatment!

February 2, 2015

In celebration of the month of love, IVC is offering special pricing on the cosmetic treatment of spider veins! Buy a gift certificate for that special someone in your life, or treat yourself! Our expert spider vein nurse will evaluate your legs and give you […]

Varicose Vein Treatment: EVTA

January 26, 2015

An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from painful varicose veins. Fortunately, varicose vein treatment is easier and more effective than ever before. Only twelve years ago painful vein stripping surgeries were the norm. These surgeries involved surgically removing the vein, requiring the patient to go […]

Varicose Vein Screening and Treatment

November 26, 2014

Can I get screened for varicose veins and CVI? Varicose Vein Definitions, Assessment and Treatment Researchers estimate that more than 30 million people in the United States suffer from some type of vascular disorder that often includes varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency. Nearly two […]

IVC Takes On The Ice Bucket Challenge

August 29, 2014

Recently IVC staff were nominated to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and we accepted! Ten of our staff lined up and received an ice cold shower from a bucket. And we loved it. We all have gladly pitched in to send donations to the […]

4th Annual Mother’s Day Screening Event!

April 21, 2014

It is that time of year when we give thanks and celebrate that very special woman in our lives, Mom! The daily life of a mother can be hard on her legs. To honor and support moms, we are excited to host our 4th annual […]

Dr. Carl Black Speaks at International Union of Phlebology 2013

September 23, 2013

Dr. Carl M. Black of IVC spoke this month at XVII World Meeting of the International Union of Phlebology in Boston, MA.

The early bird gets the worm … at the gym

April 9, 2013

Have you made a commitment to workout more regularly? If so, that’s commendable. But with juggling work, family and other obligations it may seem like the only free time available for working up a sweat is in the early morning. So, here’s the big question: […]

Get Ready For Summer With Compression Stockings

March 11, 2013

Now that winter is winding down, it’s easy to get lost in thoughts of a long-awaiting tropical vacation. Sandy beaches. Toasty temperatures. And maybe a pina colada. Unfortunately, some of us get an unpleasant introduction to summer when we try on the swimsuit only to […]

Study: The heavier your are, the higher your risk for breast cancer

February 25, 2013

When we think of the health consequences of being overweight, most of us make think diabetes. Heart disease. Joint pain. But a growing body of research suggests we might be at higher risk of cancer, too. Dr. Patricia Limpert, a breast surgeon at the Breast […]

Symptoms or Warning Signs of Venous Insufficiency

November 14, 2011

Leg discomfort: If you experience aching, heaviness, throbbing, burning, itching, cramping, or numbness in your legs, then there is a good chance you have venous insufficiency. In many cases, these symptoms are exacerbated by long periods of standing or sitting. Fatigued or heavy legs: If […]

Women, Pregnancy and Leg Pain

November 10, 2011

Many women come into IVC with leg pain that increases in intensity during their menstrual cycle. As an ultrasonographer, when a patient mentions that to me I start to thinking of pelvic congestion syndrome. Some of the symptoms include a heavy or full feeling in […]

Major Insurance Providers Accepted

November 1, 2011

Because IVC is privately owned, we contract and accept most insurance companies. See the card above for a list of some of the major insurance providers we work with. If you do not see your insurance here, that does not mean that we do not […]

IVC is now accredited by the American College of Radiology!

December 30, 2010

We are proud to announce IVC has met the strict requirements for accreditation with the American College of Radiology. Why should I have my imaging exam done at an accredited facility? When you see the gold seals of accreditation prominently displayed in our imaging facility, […]

New YouTube Channel

July 26, 2010

We’re excited to announce our new YouTube channel that will feature informative videos about varicose vein education and treatment. Below is our first video in a series about understanding Varicose Veins. Introduction: Diagnosis and Treatment of Varicose Veins

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