The veins in your legs carry blood back up to your heart. They have one-way valves that keep blood from flowing back downward. When you have chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), these valves can't ...

Dural sinus thrombosis refers to clots in large, dural venous conduits, and cortical vein thrombosis refers to occlusion of veins on the surface of the cortex. Cerebral venous thrombosis encompasses ...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) describes the diagnoses of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT is the formation of thrombi in the deep veins, most commonly the large veins of the ...

Bulging blood vessels can appear on the forehead, especially as people age. High blood pressure, stress, sun exposure, vein dysfunction, pregnancy, and other factors can contribute to the appearance ...

At University of Utah Health, our specialists in Heart & Vascular Services and Cosmetic Services provide leading-edge, high-quality patient care for vein treatment. For serious cases of varicose veins ...

Varicose veins are a common vascular issue, affecting nearly 25% of adults in the United States. Risk factors include age, family history, pregnancy, being overweight, and prolonged periods of sitting ...

Your forehead veins may become more visible due to aging, stress, or pressure. They may be more noticeable in people who are underweight or have little body fat. Bulging veins, particularly on your ...

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a broad term referring to disorders affecting the blood vessels carrying blood to and from the arms and legs. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a specific issue ...

In most cases, visible veins aren’t a cause for concern. Exercise, hot weather, sun exposure, and tight clothing can make your veins more noticeable. Aging, genetics, and being overweight may also ...

Venous insufficiency is a condition that affects the way blood flows in your body. When your veins are working normally, they return blood from all your organs to your heart. Tiny valves inside these ...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) encompasses deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. VTE is the leading cause of lost disability-adjusted life years and the third leading cause of ...