Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease
The Hidden Connection Between Your Veins and Your Heart Health Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic During Heart Health Month, people usually focus on diet, exercise, and cholesterol, which are all important for your heart. But your circulatory system health […]
Connection Between Varicose Veins and Blood Pressure
The Little-Known Connection Between Varicose Veins and Blood Pressure By:John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic Visible veins in your legs are more than a cosmetic concern; they are indicators of heart health and blood pressure. Many people are surprised to learn about this connection. As […]
When Healing Hurts
The Hidden Link Between Breast Cancer and Lymphedema By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic When Rebecca T. completed treatment for breast cancer, she thought the hard part was behind her. Five years later, she noticed something wasn’t right. Her right arm began to swell, slowly […]
Lipedema vs. Lymphedema: How to Distinguish Between Them
Why Getting the Right Diagnosis Could Change Everything By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS CEO/Founder, Medical Vein Clinic Picture this: You’ve seen three different doctors about persistent leg swelling, received two different diagnoses, and you’re still struggling with daily discomfort that’s affecting everything from your work wardrobe to your […]
Chronic Leg Pain Is Not Normal
What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic “It’s just part of getting older.” How many times have you thought this about your aching legs? As a vascular specialist who has treated thousands of women for vein disease, […]