Varicose Veins Information Resources

This is a list of reputable resources to learn more about varicose veins, leg health and the use of compression hosiery as a solution. For a list of different brands of compression apparel, click here.

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OverviewLink to Resource
How does obesity affect DVT?Web MD
How pregnancy increases the risk of developing blood clotsKaiser Permanente Health
Understanding Venous Insufficiencies
Cleveland Clinic
Find out why the CDC thinks DVT can preventedCenters for Disease Control (CDC)
Learn what the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis doesInternational Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Blood is their number 1 concernHematology
Postthrombotic Syndrome (PTS) - What is it?American Health Association
Over 200 people die daily from blood clots, these people want to reduce itStop The Clot
Harvard doctor says DVT is continuously ignored as a health issueHarvard Health
Identifying & Treating DVTMedline Plus
Focusing on the misunderstood disease of thrombosisWorld Thrombosis Day
Learn about women coping with DVT and PEWomen and DVT/PE
DVT and PE TreatmentsNorth American Thrombosis Forum
Blood clots and post knee surgeryAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Facts about varicose veins and spider veinsWomen's Health