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If you have varicose veins and are planning knee replacement surgery, it’s important to know that blood clots can be a possible complication after surgery. If you have varicose veins and are planning knee replacement surgery, it’s important to know that blood clots can be a possible complication after surgery. A large U.S. study that […]

If you have varicose veins and are planning knee replacement surgery, it’s important to know that blood clots can be a possible complication after surgery. If you have varicose veins and are planning knee replacement surgery, it’s important to know that blood clots can be a possible complication after surgery. A large U.S. study that

Last week, an 80-year-old patient told me, “I have finally recognized how important my legs are if I’m going to continue to be a healthy, active person.” He’s right. One of the most critical drivers of our overall health is our legs, yet we often take them for granted. Our calf muscles act as pumps,

Dr. Sonja Stiller, Center for Advanced Vein Care • September 15, 2025 One of the best ways to reduce inflammation and improve metabolism is to maintain strong muscles, particularly the calves, hamstrings and glutes. I will be in Washington, D.C., early next month, chairing and speaking at a session during the American Vein & Lymphatic

By Dr. Sonja Stiller, Center for Advanced Vein Care Fall is my favorite season, but for many people the season brings to mind death and the cold and darkness of the upcoming winter. But I don’t see it that way. Fall isn’t the end of anything; instead, it is the beginning of renewal, and the world must go through