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Why You Should Always Choose a Vascular Surgeon for Varicose Vein Treatment

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Created: January 26, 2016

If you’ve been struggling with unsightly and potentially painful varicose veins, the variety of clinics and treatment centers claiming that they can easily remedy your problem may seem a bit overwhelming. In general, shopping for the right doctor for any issue may take some time. However, it’s important to know what to look for when selecting the right vein clinic or specialist because at the end of the day, not all offices are created equal.

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Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Created: January 14, 2016

When it comes to several of the common conditions treated by a vascular surgeon, most people are familiar with things such as varicose veins and aneurysms. However, as with any medical profession, we treat an assortment of lesser-known ailments that still warrant attention.

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a grouping of disorders that occurs when the nerves and/or blood vessels in the lower neck and upper chest area are compressed or injured, or simply become irritated over time.

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Dr. Joseph J. Ricotta MD, MS, FACS Performs the First VenaSeal Procedure in Southeast United States

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Created: December 16, 2015

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Understanding Dietary Fat and Its Role in Your Health

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Created: December 15, 2015

For decades, the low-fat diet has been touted as the go-to diet for overall health and it’s no secret that most of us were raised in a world that vilified all forms of fat. However, as our research methods have improved and our understanding of everything from cardiovascular disease to metabolic syndrome has increased, it’s clear that banning all forms of fat may be somewhat misguided.

Plain and simple, while we turned fat into the pariah of the food world, our adoption of strictly low-fat diets—

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