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
Spider Veins: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
What are spider veins causes, treatment, and prevention? Spider veins are a common condition that affects many people, particularly women. They are small, thin veins that appear near the surface of the skin and often resemble spider webs or tree branches. While spider veins are usually harmless, they can be unsightly and cause discomfort for… Continue Reading
Varicose Veins Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
What are varicose veins, their causes, symptoms, and treatment options? Varicose veins are a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. They occur when the veins in your legs become enlarged and twisted, causing them to appear swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. While they may not always be… Continue Reading
Vein Removal: Non Invasive Options
What are the non invasive vein removal options? Varicose veins are often unsightly and uncomfortable and can cause many complications. Luckily, there are plenty of surgical options available for vein removal. Thanks to advancements in healthcare, non-invasive methods are growing popular among patients. In the past, vein stripping was a top option to remove varicose… Continue Reading
Vein Removal: An Overview
Most people opt for vein removal and treatment to remove varicose and spider veins. The first thing that any physician tries to do is adopt non invasive methods to treat the veins. These veins can become discolored and painful and can cause discomfort along the way. In numerous cases, vein removal becomes necessary other practices… Continue Reading
Vein Removal Requiring Minimally Invasive Surgery
What is minimally invasive surgery as it relates to vein treatment and removal? There were times when vein removal and other surgical practices required anesthesia for better efficacy and less pain. But in the last few decades, the nature of medicine has changed for the better significantly, and so have surgical practices. Things have also… Continue Reading
Vascular Surgeon for Blood Clots & DVT
Should you consult a vascular surgeon for blood clots? Vascular surgery is a method to address issues in the vascular system, veins, and arteries. It involves medical therapy or, in specific cases, surgical reconstruction. (Source) Blood clotting is a natural body process wherein blood cells and strands of fibrin cluster together to naturally halt bleeding… Continue Reading
Vascular Disease
Vascular disease encompasses all diseases that affect your veins, arteries, capillaries and the entire circulatory system. This can include diseases ranging from your veins, arteries, and lymph vessels. They also include obstruction of blood flow from blood disorders which affect the circulation of blood. (Source) It is important to understand how blood vessels operate inside… Continue Reading
Varicose Veins and Treatment Options
What are the main varicose veins treatment options? Varicose Veins are swollen blood vessels that usually affect the lower body. Since they appear just under the surface of your skin, they’re quite visible. As a result, you’ll see blue and purple bulges on your legs, feet, or ankles. (Source) While they can be painful, they’re… Continue Reading
Causes of Vascular Disease
What are the main causes of vascular disease? Vascular related disease directly affects the blood vessels in our bodies. These vessels play an important role in our bodies as they carry oxygen and other vital nutrients throughout the body. Blood vessels remove any waste from the tissues and provide them with essential nutrients. When these… Continue Reading
Types of Vascular Surgeries
What are the different types of vascular surgeries? Vascular surgery specializes in surgical procedures which focus on the vascular system like blood vessels and the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system involves moving white blood cells fighting infections through the body. Vascular surgeons, under normal circumstances, don’t perform procedures that involve the brain or heart. (Source)… Continue Reading
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