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What You Need to Know About Varicose Veins During Pregnancy

Jul 01, 2024 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Pregnancy is a transformative experience that brings joy and excitement, especially for new parents. However, it can also come with its challenges, such as medical problems associated with the changes caused by child-bearing. One condition some expectant mothers may face [...]

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Improving Vein Health Through Exercise and Weight Loss

Jun 03, 2024 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Maintaining healthy veins is essential for keeping your body functioning smoothly, as they’re responsible for circulating blood throughout your system. But when we’re inactive, carrying extra weight, or not paying attention to our lifestyle, vein-related issues like varicose veins and [...]

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The Importance of a Healthy Diet in Managing Vein Diseases

May 06, 2024 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

A healthy diet is crucial for many reasons that extend far beyond mere sustenance. It provides essential nutrients to support vital physiological processes, including metabolism, immune function, and cellular repair, as well as cognitive abilities and mood regulation.  Our vein [...]

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Problem Deep Dive: Deep Vein Thrombosis

Apr 01, 2024 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Our veins play a vital role in sustaining life. Not only do they help return blood to our hearts, they also prevent backward flow to promote circulation. However, with their thin walls, our veins are susceptible to damage. One condition [...]

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Common Misconceptions About Vein Diseases and Treatments

Mar 04, 2024 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Vein diseases are common conditions that affect millions of people worldwide, but are still often misunderstood and neglected. From varicose veins to deep vein thrombosis, these problems can have significant negative impacts on a person’s quality of life if left [...]

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Why Regular Vascular Screenings Are Important

Feb 05, 2024 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

In the intricate and complex human body, blood vessels play an extremely important role. Not only are they responsible for ensuring that our cells receive the oxygen and nutrients they need, they also help to r emove waste matter from [...]

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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Spider Veins

Jan 01, 2024 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Spider veins are often dismissed as a minor cosmetic issue that doesn’t require medical attention. Although they are generally harmless, spider vein problems can indicate underlying health issues and lead to other complications if left unaddressed. In this article, we’ll [...]

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Varicose Vein After Treatment Care

Dec 07, 2023 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Varicose veins typically occur due to venous insufficiency—a condition in which the valves in our healthy leg veins that maintain the flow of blood to our heart stop working properly and allow blood to flow backwards or pool in the [...]

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Benefits of Varicose Vein Treatment

Nov 17, 2023 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Varicose veins stem from a condition known as venous insufficiency, in which weakened vein valves prevent healthy blood flow towards the heart. This results in a pooling of blood which develops into twisted and enlarged veins that typically appear on [...]

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Treatment Deep Dive: Radiofrequency Ablation

Oct 13, 2023 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Source: coastalvascular.net Chronic venous diseases are common amongst Singaporeans. According to statistics, up to 80% of our population, especially the older generation, are prone to developing issues such as spider and varicose veins. Spider veins are thin, red and blue [...]

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