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At Tropicana Medical Center, our vascular medicine service specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the circulatory system, including veins, arteries and lymphatics.
We treat each patient with a personalized approach, using advanced technology and up-to-date medical protocols to ensure safe and effective care. Our goal is to prevent complications, improve vascular health and optimize your quality of life.
Contact us today and schedule your appointment with our vascular medicine specialists in Alajuela.
They are dilated veins that do not function properly, may be only aesthetic at first, but as they evolve, they can cause discomfort (swelling of the ankles, pain) and complications (ulcers, phlebitis, bleeding).
Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but are smaller and closer to the surface of the skin. They are often red or blue, and look like tree branches or spider webs. They can appear anywhere on the legs, and can cover either a very small or large area of skin. They do not stand out like varicose veins, but are usually more noticeable.
In many cases, varicose veins cause no symptoms. However, these veins are often unattractive and can become painful. Sitting or standing tends to make legs with varicose veins feel worse. Some common symptoms of varicose veins are:
To prevent its complications: Ulcers, skin discoloration changes, phlebitis, eczema. To improve the aesthetic aspect. To improve the pain, and the increase in volume of the legs.
If there are no vascular risk factors, from the age of 55. If there are, such as family history, smoking, diabetes, cholesterol, triglycerides, hypertension, it should be performed from 45 years of age.
Arterial lesions, atheroma plaques, vascular stenosis, arterial and venous dilatations, varicose veins, risk of cerebral embolism, among others.
There are several options available for venous treatment and varicose veins. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. After your consultation and ultrasound evaluation, our vein specialists will recommend the best treatment plan for your medical or cosmetic needs.
