Patient Education Information

Spider Vein, Varicose Vein Therapy - The American Academy of Dermatology has prepared this information.

Varicose Veins - This information comes from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Varicose Veins and Spider Veins - This information comes from the womenshealth.gov site.

Vein Disorders Center - The Vein Disorders Center was founded in 1983 and is dedicated exclusively to venous pathology. One will find basic information on venous circulation as well as information on various treatments. Illustrations are included.

The American College of Phlebology: The Treatment of Leg Veins - The mission of the American College of Phlebology is to improve the standards of practice and patient care related to venous disorders. This patient brochure will provide information about the evaluation and treatment of varicose and spider veins, with emphasis given to recent advancements in these areas.

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

Ultrasound - Venous (Extremities) - Learn how and why ultrasounds are done on the legs to look for blood clots and other problems.

VEINSonline.com: Varicose Veins and Spider Veins FAQ - VEINSonline is the worlds largest Internet based organization of doctors who seek to help the general public learn about varicose vein and spider vein problems and treatment. This patient fact sheet will explain the causes and treatment of this disease.