Veins : Everything You Need to Know for Health and Beauty,9780967002538

Veins : Everything You Need to Know for Health and Beauty

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ISBN13: 9780967002538
ISBN10: 0967002532
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-06-01
Publisher(s): Doctors Book Pr
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Summary

This is the first book of its kind, written specifically for patients instead of doctors, to explain a wide variety of vein problems and their treatments. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Bridget F. Ostrow, M.D. F.A.C.S., is board certified in general surgery with special added qualifications in vascular surgery. She was one of the first women in the U.S. to be board certified in vascular surgery. Formerly an assistant professor of surgery, she is now director of The Vein Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Louis B. Ostrow, M.D. F.A.C.S., is board certified in general and thoracic surgery. Previously the chairman of cardiothoracic surgery at a regional medical center, he is now the director of surgery at The Vein Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

Table of Contents

Figure Legends
x
Foreword xi
Preface: A Note to Our Readers xiii
Acknowledgment xv
Introduction: These Are Real Problems! xvii
Understanding Your Circulation
1(10)
You and Your Doctors
11(12)
Spider Veins
23(14)
Varicose Veins
37(18)
Unwanted Veins on Your Face
55(6)
Leg Vein Blood Clots
61(16)
Chronic Venous Insufficiency-The Swollen Leg
77(12)
Arm Vein Blood Clots
89(8)
Don't Worry
97(6)
What You Can Do to Help Yourself
103(12)
What's on the Horizon
115(8)
Commonly Asked Questions
123(12)
Appendix 1: Other Sources of Information on Vein Disorders 135(9)
Appendix 2: Laser and Pulsed Light Manufacturers---U.S. Offices 144(1)
Appendix 3: Compression Stocking Companies---U.S. Offices 145(2)
References 147(20)
Glossary of Terms 167(12)
Index 179

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