All About Veins in Legs
Superficial veins, deep veins and communicating veins are the three types of veins located throughout your legs. These venous systems all work together to carry blood back to the heart. Superficial veins, which are closest to the skin and are the veins easily seen, carry ten to fifteen percent of the blood back to your heart. These veins are connected by means of the communicating veins to the … [Read more...]
Phlebitis, or the inflammation of a vein, is a condition that normally occurs in the superficial or surface veins in the legs and/or arms. Sometimes phlebitis can occur in the deeper veins, this condition is known as deep vein thrombophlebitis. A physician can diagnose phlebitis with a simple examination and an ultrasound of the affected area. Occasionally a D-dimer blood test can be done to determine … [Read more...]