Good news for all strength athletes right from the start: not all veins that protrude under the skin and are clearly visible are actually varicose veins. A varicose vein is always a pathologically dilated vein with vein valves in the vessel that no longer close, causing the vein to dilate due to the backflow of blood [...]

Young women often wonder what they need to watch out for with their varicose veins during pregnancy and whether varicose veins might even be dangerous during this wonderful time. The good news is: no—as long as certain behavioral measures are observed. Varicose veins can be removed preventively. Let's start with the desire to have children: this needs to be

An abdominal aortic aneurysm can have serious consequences: if the aorta suddenly ruptures, it is often too late for life-saving surgery. And even then, in many cases, there is no guarantee of survival. Since January 2018, men aged 65 and over have been able to undergo a preventive examination that uses ultrasound to detect dangerous bulges in the aorta at an early stage. Dr. Kusenack