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
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Could you be at risk for deep vein thrombosis? Also known as DVT, this term describes a condition in which a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins located in the body. The most common location is in the legs, but it can occur in other areas. When this occurs, it will lead… Continue Reading
VeinGogh Ohmic Thermolysis System
Many people can see significant improvement in the way their veins look by undergoing a procedure called the VeinGogh Ohmic Thermolysis System. This system is highly effective but it is less invasive than other types of varicose vein care. If you are looking for cosmetic improvement on your skin, this may be the best option… Continue Reading
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Could you be at risk for deep vein thrombosis? Also known as DVT, this term describes a condition in which a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins located in the body. The most common location is in the legs, but it can occur in other areas. When this occurs, it will lead… Continue Reading
Ambulatory Phlebectomy
Are you considering treatment for your varicose veins? These veins can be problematic beyond the cosmetic limitations they create. If you have them, it is quite important to seek out a doctor’s care to better understand the causes and the treatment options. One of the options for treatment for some people is ambulatory phlebectomy. In… Continue Reading
Endovenous Laser Ablation
Endovenous Laser Ablation When it comes to treatment for varicose veins, your first step is to find a doctor offering the most advanced treatment options available. A variety of options exist for treating this condition including endovenous laser ablation. Also called laser therapy for short, this treatment can be one of the most effective solutions… Continue Reading
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy: What is It? For many men and women, suffering from varicose veins can be debilitating. For some people who have smaller varicose veins, sclerotherapy can be an effective treatment option. It can also be used to treat spider veins, which are very small, thin veins that run through and area. If you believe this… Continue Reading
Lipedema
The last blogs dealt with the topic of lymphedema and its management. There is a similar but different condition known as lipedema-a disorder where the legs, and sometimes the arms will accumulate fatty tissue. It is often confused with obesity and many who have been diagnosed with obesity, may actually have lipedema. Lipedema is an… Continue Reading
Management of Lymphedema
Compression stockings are the mainstay of management of lymphedema. The importance of its daily use cannot be stressed enough, as without its there will be progression and worsening of the lymphedema. The stockings are gradual gradient compression stockings, measured in mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) pressure, with the greatest pressure at the level of the ankle, and progressive… Continue Reading
Lymphedema
Lymphedema is defined as swelling of the extremity due to fluid retention. The lymph system is part of the circulatory system, which consists of arteries, veins, and lymphatic channels. The function of the lymph system is to return fluid back towards the heart, and to purify the blood. It also functions as the body’s antibiotic system, as the lymph… Continue Reading
Raynaud’s (Cold Intolerance)
During this cold winter that we have been experiencing, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the issue of cold intolerance, also known as Raynaud’s. Vasospasm Raynaud’s (vasospasm) is the body’s response to stress or a traumatic event. It may be a freestanding problem, also known as Raynaud’s disease, or may be a… Continue Reading
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