Welcome to the Vascular Surgery and Vein Center, a comprehensive vascular practice providing state-of-the-art care to patients throughout the tri-state area. Under the direction of board-certified surgeon Dr. Norman Chideckel, we utilize our advanced skills and many years of experience to help patients achieve clear, beautiful and healthy legs. With our convenient Manhattan location, Dr. Chideckel offers… Continue Reading
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Supplements for management of varicose veins
Many patients have asked if there are supplements that I can use to get rid of and/or prevent varicose veins. There has been much printed in the health press with regards to supplements for different medical issues, and this is also true for venous disease and varicose veins. Flavonoids, a natural plant pigment, have been… Continue Reading
Endovenous Laser Ablation
Endovenous Laser Ablation for varicose veins Minimally invasive procedures have been the trend over the past decade, as they accomplish the same goals more easily, thus allowing patients to resume their normal activity more quickly. This has been the case, as well, with regards to vein surgery. Ligation and stripping had been the “gold standard”… Continue Reading
Travel tips for Vein Health
Vein health when traveling As we are entering the Summer travel season, I would like to highlight a few thoughts with regards to maintenance of vein health while traveling. Airplane travel poses a potential risk for venous thrombosis, or more commonly known as blood clots. This occurs due to the high altitude that the airplane… Continue Reading
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