Why You Should Wear Compression Everyday March 1, 2013"Where there is gravity, there is a role for graduated compression."We all have different lifestyles, but one thing that everyone has in common is the daily necessary use of their...
Heart Disease: A Quick Glance at Symptoms and Prevention February 13, 2013What is Heart Disease? The term "Heart Disease" can refer to a variety of heart conditions. In general, it pertains to the narrowing or damage of the heart's arteries. This...
Risks of Deep Vein Thrombosis - Interview with Judith Brannan Sigvaris March 8, 2012LegSmart.com interviewed the Educational Manager of Sigvaris, Judith Brannan about the risks of DVT. What is a DVT? Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that usually forms in...
Today’s Vein Procedures – Interview with Sigvaris March 2, 2012LegSmart.com was able to ask Judith Brannan, Education/Medical Affairs Manager for SIGVARIS Inc., some questions about common vein procedures that people are getting. Judith was kind enough to share her...
March is National DVT Awareness Month March 1, 2012March is National DVT awareness month. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. Preventive care for DVT includes the use of compression stockings and compression...
History of Sigvaris Compression Stockings January 31, 2012Although compression socks have recently become more widespread and openly worn, their history goes back much longer than people might think. Since the 1950s, women’s and men’s compression socks and...