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  • Varicose Veins: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options

    Apr 2, 2026
    female doctor treats legs of senior woman with varicose veins
    Learn about varicose veins symptoms, causes and treatment options, including leg swelling, fatigue and bulging veins. Discover how minimally invasive procedures like vein ablation can improve circulation and relieve discomfort, and when to see a specialist for vein disease treatment.

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Featured in Heart Health

  • Apr 20, 2022
    Person putting on a compression sock
    Apr 20, 2022
    If you are experiencing swollen, achy or tired feet, ankles and legs caused by varicose veins, compression hose may deliver the relief you need. Learn more.
  • Mar 28, 2022
    Hearth Technology
    Mar 28, 2022
    Dr. Matthew Topel discusses advances in heart care technologies and plans for the future at Emory Heart and Vascular Center at Decatur.
  • Mar 7, 2022
    Women sitting in a doctors office and waiting
    Mar 7, 2022
    A commonly asked question by patients seeking treatment for varicose veins is “Did crossing my legs while sitting cause them?” Find out now.
  • Feb 15, 2022
    emory heart and vascular transcatheter aortic valve replacement (tavr) patient john
    Feb 15, 2022
    Instead of open-heart surgery, John had a minimally invasive procedure called TAVR. Just three days after his procedure, he was back at work.
  • Feb 1, 2022
    emory's dr. halkos performing robotic heart surgery
    Feb 1, 2022
    Emory Heart & Vascular's alternative to open heart surgery is a minimally invasive robotic option with a fraction of the recovery time.
  • Jan 31, 2022
    heart-shaped dark chocolate pieces
    Jan 31, 2022
    For Valentine’s Day, go ahead and give your sweetheart some dark chocolate this year to consume in moderation.
  • Jan 6, 2022
    legs of several women standing side by side
    Jan 6, 2022
    Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to look and feel your best? With multiple treatments for spider and varicose veins, Emory Heart & Vascular can help.
  • Jul 12, 2021
    luis aparacio cardiac rehabilitation
    Jul 12, 2021
    Former Olympic rower Luis Aparicio shares his heart attack recovery story after participating in the Emory Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.


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