Lower Leg Discoloration: What Does It Mean?
Reddish, brown discoloration of the lower leg is often due to Chronic Venous Insufficiency, and this discoloration is called Venous Stasis Dermatitis. Oxygenated blood is pumped to the body by the heart. It is returned to the heart for re-oxygenation by a system of...
Why Do I Need an Ultrasound to Diagnose My Obvious Varicose Veins?
At Totality, we are asked this question frequently. First, both Medicare and private insurance companies require an ultrasound to diagnose the source of your varicose veins. An ultrasound finds and documents the vein that is problematic. The examination will also...
Did You Know?
Did you know that outpatient clinics like Totality that provide vascular ultrasound imaging must meet higher standards than hospitals to be eligible for reimbursement from Medicare? The reason you should consider Totality for treatment of your varicose veins is our...