What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

July 20, 2020
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in the major veins of the legs or arms. Once these blood clots develop, they can impede normal blood flow. DVT can be associated with a serious condition called pulmonary embolism (PE). PE […]

Preventing/Improving Deep System Reflux

August 22, 2017
Many patients with superficial system venous reflux also have deep system venous reflux. The deep venous system is responsible for 90% of the venous flow out of the leg. The superficial system is responsible for the other 10% of venous flow out of the leg. […]

What is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?

May 26, 2017
Updated: August 19, 2022 Pelvic congestion syndrome, also called pelvic venous congestion, falls under a broader range of pelvic venous disorders which are a known, but often unrecognized cause of chronic pelvic pain. Varicose pelvic veins develop when the valves in veins are not working […]

What is Superficial Venous Thrombosis (SVT)?

April 18, 2017
Superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) is an attack of blood clots in the veins that are just under the skin surface within the fat layers. SVT is something that can reoccur and is a common medical issue. The percentage of patients affected by SVT is unknown […]

March is DVT Awareness Month

March 15, 2017
What is DVT? DVT or deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that develops, usually in the legs. Blood clots impede blood from flowing back to the heart, they can be dangerous if part of it breaks loose and travels to the lungs, where it […]

How to Put on Compression Stockings

July 11, 2016
Any long-time sufferer of varicose veins knows the joy of putting on and wearing compression stockings. Your legs feel great once they are on but getting there can sometimes be a challenge. Is there a secret trick to getting them on? Donning Compression Stockings No, […]

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 […]

Dr. Carl Black Speaks at International Union of Phl ...

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.

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Varicocele Treatment Options

June 1, 2011
In the United States, varicocele treatment has traditionally involved open surgery, usually performed by a urologic surgeon, or urologist. In recent years however, a safe and effective non-surgical alternative called varicocele embolization is becoming the treatment of choice for many patients and their physicians

What Causes Varicoceles?

May 25, 2011
Varicoceles are a relatively common condition (affecting approximately 10 percent of men) that tend to occur in young men, usually during the second or third decade of life. Sometimes these varicoceles cause no symptoms and are harmless, but sometimes a varicocele can cause pain, atrophy […]

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