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Many women experience vein problems during pregnancy. This may be the first time tiny spider veins are noticed on the legs, or large ropy varicosities may develop either in the legs or the vulvar region. Most women, between 70-80%, develop varicosities during the first trimester when the uterus is only slightly enlarged. This leads us […]

One of the best things you can do for your leg and vein health is to WALK, WALK, WALK! Walking is essential to keeping your legs fit and keeping the circulation in them moving in the right direction. When we walk the muscles in our calves give a good squeeze to the leg veins and

If you have been diagnosed with varicose veins or venous insufficiency one of the first things your doctor probably prescribed was compression stockings. This may have filled you with dread thinking of uncomfortable thick black or beige stockings that would never fit into your lifestyle. First, let’s address why compression stockings are so important. I

Spartz Vein Clinic is proud to announce a new location in Eagan, Minnesota.  Located roughly a half-mile away from 35E and Yankee Doodle Road, this new location allows Dr. Spartz and her staff to more conveniently serve the South Metro area of the Twin Cities.  Located in Suite 145 of the Town Centre Plaza professional

Varicose veins come in many shapes and sizes. They can be anything from tiny, red, thread-like veins crisscrossing your legs, to large ropey veins that bulge out dramatically, and everything in between. Part of what I love about veins is that no two patient’s veins are exactly alike. Treating so many different types of veins

There are many symptoms which are associated with vein disease. Some of the more common complaints I hear from my patients about their legs are aching, cramping, burning, itching, numbness, restlessness, swelling, heaviness and fatigue. In my years as a phlebologist I’ve heard some very colorful ways describing just how awful varicose veins can feel.

For the 4th year in a row, Dr. Spartz participated in a medical mission trip to Honduras. She recently returned and shared the following summary: “My trip to Honduras was extremely successful. We had 27 doctors split among three clinic sites. I was honored to be a site leader for the Tela clinic this year

Spider veins can be a pain. Either because they’re causing real pain, or because they stop you from feeling your most confident when your legs are showing. So many women are hiding their beautiful legs under leggings, tights, and hose because they don’t think anything can be done about the network of reticular and telangiectatic

Did you know that traveling can contribute to the development of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? Whether the mode of travel is airplane, train, or car, it’s the relative immobility that puts us at risk of developing blood clots in the legs. There are a few simple strategies you can implement to help keep your legs

Dr Margaret Spartz, MD, MPH, RPVI Spartz Vein Clinic 1835 W. Co Rd C, Suite 80 Roseville, MN 55113 July 21st, 2016 Dear Dr Margaret Spartz and Spartz Vein Clinic Staff, I want to thank you Dr Spartz and your team of professional Colleges for the brilliant and meticulous surgical procedures you preformed on the