Welcome to the Vascular Surgery and Vein Center, a comprehensive vascular practice providing state-of-the-art care to patients throughout the tri-state area. Under the direction of board-certified surgeon Dr. Norman Chideckel, we utilize our advanced skills and many years of experience to help patients achieve clear, beautiful and healthy legs. With our convenient Manhattan location, Dr. Chideckel offers… Continue Reading
Best Vein Treatment: Varicose Veins & Endovenous Ablation
What do you know about varicose veins & endovenous ablation? Usually, the veins in the legs push the deoxygenated blood back to the heart for oxygenation. They do this with the help of the valves present inside them. These valves work as a system of locks preventing the blood from flowing back down. (Source) However,… Continue Reading
Do You Have Reticular Veins?
If you have heard about spider veins and varicose veins, you probably know a little about reticular veins as well. They appear similar to the veins that appear because of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). The size of the reticular veins is smaller than varicose veins; they are hardly 2mm (millimeter) in diameter. Also, they do… Continue Reading
COVID Virus & Vein Health
(Source) All of us are now somewhat familiar with what the Coronavirus is. It all started in the city of Wuhan in China and has rapidly spread into numerous countries across the world. COVID is claiming lives and infecting people worldwide. The governments of countries affected by the virus are making sure each individual is… Continue Reading
Top Causes of Spider Veins
(Source) Our veins have a complex network, but not all of us are aware of the conditions that may occur in our veins, spider veins are one of them. Spider veins usually appear as a small set of veins or blood vessels that may vary in color, develop under the skin, and are quite visible.… Continue Reading
What Is The Ambulatory Phlebectomy Procedure?
Dermatologic surgeons developed ambulatory phlebectomy, which is an outpatient procedure to remove external veins through small incisions in your skin. Doctors prefer ambulatory phlebectomy because it is an excellent choice for treating both asymptomatic and superficial veins from the surface of your skin. Dermatologic surgeons usually perform this surgery on larger veins that swell and… Continue Reading
Getting Your Legs Ready For Summer
Who does not crave a perfect day at the beach with the sun shining bright and wind blowing fast. Perhaps you want to see the high tides while wearing your new sandy toes. Such a mesmerizing summer day requires an attractive pair of shorts and a tank top. Unfortunately, varicose or spider veins all over… Continue Reading
What is Vein Ligation and Stripping?
What is vein ligation and stripping? There are many issues which may arise with regard to veins and the vascular system as a whole. Sometimes the medical issues are easily treatable, such as removing pesky spider veins or having other varicose veins treated, whereas other medical conditions may be a bit more tedious to treat.… Continue Reading
What Conditions Does a Vascular Surgeon Treat?
A vascular surgeon is a specialist who treats complications and conditions in the vascular system. After diagnosis, the highly trained surgeon manages the blood vessels. Your arteries and your vein, both blood carrying vessels perform very important functions. Arteries carry oxygenated blood and veins are responsible for bringing the blood back to the heart. The… Continue Reading
What Can You Do To Naturally Reduce Varicose and Spider Veins
Spider or varicose veins are very common vein conditions that can develop when tiny valves in the veins become weak and delicate. Varicose veins are easily visible because they appear dark purple and bubbly. Damaged veins mean blood can pool into them. Spider veins appear more fragile and are reddish blue in color, sitting beneath… Continue Reading
Venous Leg Ulcers – Treatment Options
What are venous leg ulcers? Open cuts between the knee and ankle joint that occur when the venous disease is present are usually the cause of venous leg ulcers. Bacteria find their way into the open wound and cause an ulcer. Veins are the tiny tubes that carry blood from your foot towards your heart.… Continue Reading
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