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Are Varicose Veins an Early Warning Sign for DVT?  A recent study published in the Journal American Medical Association (JAMA) found a significant association between varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and less clear potential associations with pulmonary embolism (PE) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). The significance of this large, retrospective population study (over ... READ MORE

Your head aches, your nose is stuffy, and your throat hurts. How do you know if you have the flu vs cold, and what impact might this have on your appointment at Vein Care Centers of Tennessee? With near epidemic levels of both viral infections, many of our patients have questions like: “Should I come ... READ MORE

Best Treatment to Get Rid of Spider Veins on the Face in Clarksville, TN If you’re over 50, and especially if you enjoy spending time outdoors, you might start finding red blood vessels on your face. Visible thread-like blood vessels on the face are called telangiectasia (also known as spider veins) and commonly occur on ... READ MORE

Now is the time to seek evaluation of your spider veins or varicose veins if you want to show your legs off this Summer. While some patients need only a simple treatment and may see great results within days, others may require several treatments over several months to get the desired results.  As well, treatment ... READ MORE

Dr. Stephen Daugherty presented invited lectures last week in Austin, Texas at the Annual Congress of the American College of Phlebology (ACP).  The ACP is the largest Medical Association devoted to the care of Venous Disorders. Dr. Daugherty regularly serves as a faculty member and speaker at national medical meetings. He is an expert in ... READ MORE

VeinCare Centers of Tennessee Receive IAC Accreditation Renewal for Vascular Testing. VeinCare Centers of Tennessee recently received notice of renewal of accreditation of its vascular laboratory for venous testing procedures from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission—Vascular Testing Division. VCOT achieved the initial accreditation in 2013 after meeting numerous accreditation requirements and the process requires periodic review including review ... READ MORE

While being overweight has become more and more common across America, Tennessee currently ranks as the 14th highest in the Nation for adult obesity at 31.2%. That percentage is up from 20.9% in 2000, which was up from 11.1% in 1990. As a Nation and as a State our problem with weight is increasing, and ... READ MORE

VeinCare Centers of Tennessee Now Accepting Additional Insurance Carriers Veincare Centers of Tennessee announces participation in an expanded group of insurance companies for those who suffer from venous insufficiency. If you have been reluctant to schedule an appointment because your insurance company was not a participant in our program, today is a new day. Now, ... READ MORE

Ladies, do you ever sneak a peek at your husband’s legs and feel just a twinge of envy? Men have it easy, for the most part. No need to shave, moisturize or worry about changes in appearance of those gams. As long as they serve to get them where they’re going, most men are concerned ... READ MORE

Have you noticed that your shoes / boots fit tighter at night than they do in the morning? Do you, a friend, or a loved one have unexplained swelling in your lower legs that gets worse after you have been on your feet for a long time? Leg swelling that is caused by the retention ... READ MORE