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Varicose Veins VS Spider Veins: Similarities and Differences

Nov 07, 2022 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Have you ever noticed obvious, swollen veins on your legs, or small, red and blue veins that resemble branches? They are most likely varicose or spider veins. These two conditions are frequently confused, but they are very different conditions that [...]

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Everything you Need to Know About Endovascular Surgery

Oct 28, 2022 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Our vascular system is a complex network of vessels that includes our arteries, veins, and capillaries. Also known as the circulatory system, it is responsible for carrying blood and lymph throughout our bodies. When they function healthily, the vessels aid [...]

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A Closer Look at Amputation Prevention for Non-healing Foot Wounds

Sep 29, 2022 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Foot wounds and ulcers are caused by an injury to the skin and tissues layers. They typically occur in the feet or toes and take a long time to heal. Diabetic patients are more likely to develop foot wounds or [...]

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Treatment Deep Dive: Sclerotherapy

Aug 22, 2022 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Suffering from varicose veins and/or spider veins? You probably have heard of sclerotherapy, a treatment method used to treat issues in the veins. [...]

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Understanding the Different Types of Varicose Veins

Aug 10, 2022 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Weakened vein walls and valves can cause varicose veins to appear on your body. Learn more about the types of varicose veins and their differences here. [...]

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Everything you Need to Know About Varicose Veins

Jul 20, 2022 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

  Take a moment to look at your legs. Are there signs of extremely visible, gnarled, blueish or purplish veins that seem to be popping out? If so, you might have varicose veins. While varicose veins may not be considered [...]

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Stenting

Dec 20, 2021 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

An Aortic Aneurysm is an enlargement of the largest artery of the body (the Aorta) more than 1.5 times of its normal diameter. This condition is extremely dangerous, especially when the Aneurysm enlarges to more than 5cm. At this size, the risk [...]

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Laser, Radiofrequency, Chemicals and “Glue” what treatment is best for my Varicose veins?

Apr 03, 2019 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Since Laser came into the local medical scene in Singapore, as an alternative to traditional surgery in the 2000s, the treatment of Varicose veins has been revolutionized leading to more patient comfort and lesser need for hospitalization. Over the past [...]

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Common Queries For Varicose Veins

Feb 16, 2016 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

  Will my spider veins turn into varicose veins? Spider veins do not progress into varicose veins. However, they may be an early manifestation of deeper vein diseases that may present as varicose veins later in life. Moreover, with severe [...]

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Varicose Veins Treatment choices

Feb 16, 2016 by Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular

Stockings Not just your usual stockings, patients require a special stocking with a graduated compression profile. Which means the pressure exerted by the stocking will be higher at the ankle and diminishes as it goes up. These stockings need to be [...]

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