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
What causes a swollen leg?
Causes of Swollen Leg The potential causes of the swollen leg are many. Is the swelling occurring in both legs or is only one leg affected. Swelling of both legs is more likely due to a “central” cause. This may include, medications, as some medications may cause fluid retention in the area of theankles, most… Continue Reading
Skin Care During Winter Months
In a recent blog posting, I addressed the issue of bleeding from spider veins, and the association with dry skin. The question is what can you do to prevent dryness of the skin. Skin Care in Colder Weather During the winter, colder weather months, there is a constant change occurring to or skin. When out… Continue Reading
Bleeding Varicose Veins
One of the scariest varicose vein related issues is the sudden onset of bleeding. The bleeding episode may be the result of a local trauma, or more often than not it may occur spontaneously. It is very dramatic as the bleeding is profuse and pressurized to the extent that some patients have described it as… Continue Reading
What Stockings Should I Wear?
Support Or Compression Support or compression hose aid in vein blood flow return from the lower extremities. They also prevent swelling of the lower extremities, and energize the legs during daily activities. The questions often asked are which stocking are appropriate for me, and what is the difference between these stockings. The appropriate grade level… Continue Reading
NYC top vein surgeon talks about Vein Damage with Exercise
Potential Vein Damage With Exercise In a past blog, I addressed the question as to the use of support stockings during exercise. As mentioned there has not been any proven scientific benefit to the use of support stockings during exercise, however, there has been evidence that using support stockings after exercise, during recovery, is beneficial. … Continue Reading
Doctor for Varicose Veins of the Arms
Varicose Veins of the Upper Extremity In previous blogs we discussed the diagnosis, and treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities. Varicose veins of the upper extremities are not often an issue, as there is little pressure exerted on the normal vein system of the upper extremities. We have also discussed, in a previous… Continue Reading
Management of Venous Thrombosis
Blood Clots Venous thrombosis, or blood clots, is treated with anticoagulation therapy. Historically the treatment has consisted of Heparin initially, delivered intravenously, or by subcutaneous injection, and then long term treatment with Coumadin (warfarin) an oral anticoagulation tablet. The reason that treatment begins with Heparin, which is delivered into the blood stream, is so that… Continue Reading
Blood Clot in the Vein
Very often people may be confused, at no fault of their own, with regards to medical terms. The issue of “blood clot” is an example of this issue. Blood clot can also be referred to as phlebitis, thrombosis, or thrombophlebitis. All of these carry the same meaning that is blood trapped in a vein. The… Continue Reading
Varicose Veins of the Face
Telangiectasia Varicose veins of the face, most commonly spider veins, also known as telangiectasia, are small dilated blood vessels, 0.5-1 mm in diameter. These will occur near the surface of the skin, and are often seen on the face, around the nose, cheek, and chin. They will most often be red or pink in color.… Continue Reading
I Have A Blood Clot
If you have a “blood clot”, or are concerned that you may have a blood clot, what should you do? Firstly, seek medical attention, as this may pose a serious health issue. The diagnosis is made by a test known as a venous duplex ultrasound, also known as a sonogram, ultrasound, or Doppler, of the… Continue Reading
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