Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/14/2014 -- Wake County vascular practice, Carolina Vascular, is thrilled to announce that all 5 of their Board-Certified vascular surgeons have received award-winning recognition from Vitals.com!

Vitals.com is a doctor review site, providing a complete comprehensive analysis on doctors and surgeons to help patients make the best medical decisions. Patients are able to find and review doctors, schedule an appointment and prepare for their visit on Vitals.com.

Vitals.com offers 3 different types of achievements awards: The Patients Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Recognition, and The Top 10 Doctor Award.

The Patients Choice Award is granted to doctors who have made a difference in the lives of their patients; to be awarded the Patients Choice Award, doctors must receive near perfect reviews from their patients. The Top 10 Doctor award is bestowed upon doctors within a specific specialty and location; they must receive across the board top reviews to be granted this award. Last but not least, the Compassionate Doctor Recognition goes to doctors that go above and beyond in treating their patients with kindness and understanding; this is based on overall and bedside manner scores.

Carolina Vascular is excited to report that Dr. Steve Kagan and Dr. Christopher Longo have received all 3 awards!

Dr. George Clark and Dr. James Fogartie both received the Top 10 Doctor and Patients Choice Awards, and Dr. R. Edrington received the Top 10 Doctor award.

To learn more about Carolina Vascular's award-winning surgeons, please visit http://www.carolinavascular.com.

About Carolina Vascular
Carolina Vascular is a Raleigh vascular surgery practice, specializing in the treatment of arterial and venous conditions, including varicose veins. Their surgeons are dedicated to providing top-notch treatment, practicing minimally invasive procedures to ensure healthy patient recovery. To learn more about vascular disorders, including varicose veins, or schedule an appointment, call us at 919-235-3400, fill out our online contact form, or visit http://carolinavascular.com/.

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Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/19/2013 -- Raleigh varicose vein practice, Carolina Vascular, offers lifestyle changes to reduce pain and discomfort associated with varicose vein disease.

Carolina Vascular is a Raleigh-based vascular surgery practice, specializing in varicose vein treatment.

Varicose vein disease can be caused by a variety of factors, however most are due to genetics. Pregnancy, medical history and lifestyle issues can also contribute to the development of the varicose veins.

While there is no cure for varicose vein disease, making small changes can limit the increase in vein outbreaks and discomfort with existing veins.

The board-certified surgeons at Carolina Vascular suggest making varying lifestyle changes to reduce the pain and discomfort associated with varicose veins. A few suggestions include maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, avoiding prolonged periods of standing or sitting, and elevating the legs.

Should making lifestyle changes not reduce varicose vein symptoms, there are a variety of treatment options available including Sclerotherapy and Endovenous Laser Therapy.

To read about more ways to improve varicose vein symptoms, please read Lifestyle Changes to Improve Varicose Veins.

To learn more about Carolina Vascular, please visit http://www.CarolinaVascular.com

About Carolina Vascular
Carolina Vascular is a vascular surgery and varicose vein practice in Raleigh, NC. Their board-certified vascular surgeons provide minimally invasive procedures and operative surgeries for patients with arterial and venous diseases, including varicose veins. To schedule a varicose vein consultation, please call 919-235-3400 or visit http://www.CarolinaVascular.com.

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Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/11/2013 -- Are you thinking about undergoing Sclerotherapy or Endovenous Laser Therapy for varicose vein treatment? Not sure if your insurance will cover the procedure? Raleigh varicose vein practice, Carolina Vascular, offers varicose vein treatments covered by most insurance companies.

Varicose vein disease is no longer a cosmetic condition. Varicose veins are now closely linked to serious health conditions and can often resemble Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), a condition with similar symptoms. It's the close resemblance to CVI that prompts insurance companies to provide coverage for varicose vein treatments.

Varicose veins are not to be confused with spider veins, another vein disease that produces broken veins on the surface of the skin. Spider veins are typically superficial and are not covered by insurance.

While all insurance carriers are different, there is a standard criterion that must be met before insurance coverage is granted. Patients must demonstrate symptoms such as swelling, pain, burning or heaviness in the areas affected by varicose veins. Patients must also undergo an ultrasound to identify venous reflex disease. They also have to attempt a conservative therapy, such as compression stockings, before receiving a more extensive treatment.

Carolina Vascular provides varicose vein patients with the appropriate treatments to relieve them from the pain and discomfort associated with varicose vein disease. Their board-certified vascular surgeons are able to assess all cases and perform all treatment techniques.

To learn more about insurance for varicose vein disease, please read "Is Varicose Vein Treatment Covered by Insurance."

Schedule a consultation with a varicose vein doctor today by visiting http://www.CarolinaVascular.com.

About Carolina Vascular
Carolina Vascular is a varicose vein and vascular surgery practice in Raleigh, NC. They offer minimally invasive procedures for both arterial and venous diseases, including varicose vein treatment. Schedule an appointment today by calling 919-235-3400 or visiting http://www.CarolinaVascular.com.

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Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/04/2013 -- Yoga is known for its health benefits, but did you know it is also good for varicose veins? Carolina Vascular, a Raleigh varicose vein practice, provides its patients with tips on how yoga can improve the pain and discomfort associated with varicose veins.

Yoga has been around for over 5,000 years, providing both physical and mental health benefits to those who practice. Yoga therapy focuses on strengthening and increasing flexibility, which reinforces the muscle groups and improves endurance and physical stamina.

Today, yoga is being promoted as a discomfort and pain reliever for varicose veins. Poses where the legs are above the head help the blood flow from the legs to the heart, easing pressure on the blood vessels and increasing blood flow.

Yoga poses that help with varicose veins are Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana), Legs up the Wall (Viparita Karani), Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana), and Seated Forward Bend (Paschiomottanasana). Ideally, the poses should be held for 3-5 minutes, allowing the body to feel the full effect of the stretch.

To learn more about varicose veins and yoga, read Relieving Varicose Veins with Yoga.

To learn more about varicose veins and varicose vein treatment, visit http://www.CarolinaVascular.com.

About Carolina Vascular
Carolina Vascular is a varicose vein and vascular surgery clinic in Raleigh, NC. Their vascular surgeons are board-certified and experienced to handle even the most complex of cases. Contact Carolina Vascular to speak to a vascular surgeon by calling 919-235-3400 or visiting CarolinaVascular.com.

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Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/24/2013 -- What types of exercises will help you combat varicose veins? Raleigh varicose vein and vascular surgery practice, Carolina Vascular, provides a variety of leg exercises to help varicose vein suffers increase their blood circulation and decrease pain and discomfort.

Carolina Vascular is a vascular surgery and varicose vein treatment center in Raleigh, NC. All 5 of Carolina Vascular's surgeons are Board Certified in vascular surgery, providing varicose vein and surgical patients with the best care to handle even the most complex of cases.

Varicose veins are caused by a lack of circulation in the veins, increasing the pressure in the veins and causing them to bulge – giving them their cord-like appearance. Exercising can not only improve the circulation in the legs and arms to stimulate blood flow, but also reduce the pain and discomfort associated with varicose veins.

"Low-impact exercises, like walking or biking for 15 minutes, are great leg exercises," said Steve Kagan, Board Certified vascular surgeon at Carolina Vascular. "It's important to get the blood flow moving – walking and biking accomplish just that and can be done in the morning before work, or in the evenings after dinner."

To learn more about leg exercises for varicose veins and varicose vein treatment in Raleigh, contact Carolina Vascular at 919-235-3400 or visit them at http://www.carolinavascular.com.

About Carolina Vascular
Carolina Vascular is a Raleigh varicose vein and vascular surgery practice. Their physicians are 100% Board Certified in vascular surgery, offering the latest minimally invasive procedures for patients with venous and arterial disease. They treat a variety of variety of vascular conditions in addition to offering multiple varicose vein treatment options. Contact Carolina Vascular by calling 919-235-3400 or visiting them online at http://www.carolinavascular.com.

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Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/14/2013 -- Raleigh vascular practice, Carolina Vascular, is excited to announce their new partnership with Life Line Screening.

Life Line Screening is a health screening company that provides preventative health screening services for a range of health issues in various communities across the country. They currently conduct over 1 million health screenings a year. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) are just a few of the diseases that can be detected by such health screenings.

By partnering with Life Line Screening, Carolina Vascular will be able to provide quality vascular care to patients who were unaware they were suffering from a vascular disease or disorder.

Carolina Vascular will also be able to increase their community outreach, solidifying themselves as the premier vascular surgical practice in Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding areas.

For more information about Carolina Vascular sponsored Life Line Screening events, please visit the Carolina Vascular Facebook page.

About Carolina Vascular
Carolina Vascular is a vascular surgical practice, specializing in varicose vein treatments. They are the only privately-owned practice in Raleigh with 100% Board Certified vascular surgeons on staff. To schedule an appointment, please contact 919-235-3400 or visit http://www.carolinavascular.com.

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Carolina Vascular offers varicose vein patients two minimally invasive, out-patient procedures to obliterate varicose veins.

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/12/2013 -- It is estimated that over 40 million Americans suffer from varicose vein disease. Carolina Vascular, a Raleigh varicose vein treatment center, wants to provide relief to varicose and spider vein sufferers by offering two minimally invasive procedures.

The Raleigh vein clinic will offer Sclerotherapy and Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT). Each procedure targets varicose veins, however the severity of the vein will indicate which procedure will be more effective in closing and eliminating the veins.

Both treatment options are out-patient procedures, allowing the patient to return to normal daily activities upon leaving the office. They are also minimally-invasive and do not require lengthy recovery time, although patients will have to wear compression stockings for at least 1 week after undergoing treatment.

Owned and operated by Board Certified vascular surgeons, Carolina Vascular is able to provide not only treatment for varicose and spider veins but also for vascular disorders should the distorted veins be a symptom of a more complex circulation-related issue. Carolina Vascular is the only privately owned vascular practice in Wake County that is 100% Board Certified in vascular surgery.

Visit the Carolina Vascular website to learn more about varicose vein treatment in Raleigh. To make an appointment for a varicose vein consultation, call 919-235-3400 or schedule a consultation online.

About Carolina Vascular
Carolina Vascular is a private vascular practice, offering varicose vein treatment in Raleigh NC. Their board certified vascular surgeons are experienced to work on even the most complicated of varicose vein cases. To schedule a consultation with one of their varicose vein specialists, call 919-235-3400 or visit their website at http://www.carolinavascular.com

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Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/27/2013 -- Tired of the discomfort and disfigurement of varicose veins? Carolina Vascular, a Raleigh vascular practice, provides varicose vein sufferers two treatment options to rid themselves of the pain and embarrassment associated with varicose vein disease.

Carolina Vascular is the premier vascular practice in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina. Their practice is 100% Board Certified in Vascular Surgery, performing the latest in minimally invasive procedures for arterial and venous diseases.

It is estimated that more than 40 million Americans are affected by varicose vein disease, which typically develop in the legs, specifically the calves and thighs. Varicose vein disease is caused by high blood pressure in the veins, causing them to kink and swell.

Carolina Vascular provides varicose vein patients with two treatment options, endovenous laser therapy and sclerotherapy, to combat varicose vein disease. Endovenous laser therapy uses a thin, flexible fiber to insert laser energy into the vein. This destroys the source of the varicose vein. Sclerotherapy involves injecting a chemical into the varicose vein which will irritate the vein from the inside.

Patients will learn more about the treatment options available and which one is suitable for them when attending a varicose vein consultation. A vascular surgeon will then be able to specifically address any questions about the veins, treatment options and recovery time.

Learn more about varicose vein disease and treatment options at http://www.carolinavascular.com/resources/varicose-vein-disease. To schedule a vein treatment consultation, contact Carolina Vascular at 919-235-3400 or http://www.carolinavascular.com/information.

About Carolina Vascular
Carolina Vascular is a private vascular surgical practice in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializing in varicose and spider vein treatment. They are the only private practice in Wake County with 100% Board Certified surgical staff. To learn more about varicose and spider vein treatment options, contact Carolina Vascular today at 919-235-3400 or http://www.carolinavascular.com

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Carolina Vascular is getting ready for warmer weather and wants to help those suffering from varicose veins do the same.

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/14/2013 -- The flowers are in bloom, robins and bluebirds are singing, and the weather is warming up. These are all signs that spring is almost here and we will soon be spending more time outdoors, wearing shorts, sundresses and bathing suits. However, for those affected by varicose veins, the mention of baring their legs could be a little intimidating.

Varicose veins affect 20 million people, both men and women, with a small percentage of those affected having a more advanced venous disease. Varicose veins can be found on the legs, ankles and feet, and are caused by a multitude of factors such as being overweight, growing older, standing for long periods of time, pregnancy, and family history. While treatment is optional, varicose veins can lead to more serious conditions such as leg ulcers, blood clots and swollen legs if left untreated.

Women suffering from varicose veins can be self-conscious about their legs, choosing to cover up during the warmer months. The apparent, rope-like disfigurement can be unsightly, embarrassing, and painful making household chores and regular exercise difficult.

The Raleigh vein experts at Carolina Vascular say that spring is the perfect time to treat varicose veins. Opting for treatment in the spring allows patients ample recovery time before the summer months set in, especially if some veins require a second treatment. Some treatments also require patients to wear compression stockings to help with swelling, bruising and the overall healing process.

Patients that have undergone varicose vein treatment saw results one month after the procedure, quickly getting them back to their normal, active lifestyle. For more information about how you can get rid of your varicose veins before summer, contact Carolina Vascular by calling 919-235-3400 or visiting their website at www.carolinavascular.com

About Carolina Vascular
Carolina Vascular is the premier vascular practice in Wake County, North Carolina. Their physicians are 100% board certified in vascular surgery, offering the latest minimally invasive procedures for patients with arterial and venous diseases. For more information about their services and the conditions they treat, contact them at 919-235-3400 or www.carolinavascular.com

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Carolina Vascular is excited to announce the addition of Kim Mayes to their medical team.

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/18/2013 -- Carolina Vascular, a Raleigh based vascular practice, is excited to announce the addition of Kim Mays to their Vein treatment staff.

"I'm excited to announce that Kim Mays, will be joining our team," says Dr. Steve Kagan. "The fact that we can bring someone of Kim's caliber onto this team is definitely great."

Kim Mays previous worked at Wake Med in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she served in the cardiac program as an RN. She comes to Carolina Vascular with an extensive knowledge of sclerotherapy treatment for Varicose Veins, that will no doubtly prove to be a great resource for the Carolina Vascular team. She starts in May 2013.

"I'm looking forward to bringing Kim onto the team. Her skill set and experience will fit in greatly here with our other artery and vein specialists."

About Carolina Vascular
Carolina Vascular is a Raleigh based vascular practice that specializes in invasive treatment procedures for arterial and venous diseases, such as spider veins and varicose veins. For more information about Carolina Vascular give them a call today at 919-235-3400 or visit their website .

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Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/19/2012 -- Carolina Vascular Surgery and diagnostics, a board certified Vascular Surgery practice, is excited to announce the launch of their new website CarolinaVascular.com.

"I'm definitely excited to launch the new website," says Carolina Vascular Dr. Steven Kagan. "We have needed a website for a long time that not just reflects us as doctors, but reflects our practice online, and we believe that this website does just that."

CarolinaVascular.com, was completely remodeled by the Raleigh web design and internet marketing team at TheeDesign Studio. The website was built on a powerful content management system, so that the medical team at Carolina Vascular could upload images, photos, and videos to the website anytime that they wanted too.

"I have to give a tip of the hat to the folks at TheeDesign for the work that they put into the new website. The fact that we can update it in minutes instead of hours allows for our lives to be much easier at the end of the day."

About Carolina Vascular
Carolina Vascular is a premier vascular medical practice located in Wake County. Serving all of North Carolina, Carolina Vascular specializes in invasive treatment and open surgery for vascular diseases, such as those who suffer from varicose veins and spider veins. For more information about Carolina Vascular or to schedule an appointment with them today, visit http://www.CarolinaVascular.com or call 919-2358-34500.

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