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  2. Collapsed vein - Wikipedia

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    Permanent vein collapse occurs as a consequence of: [citation needed] Repeated injections, especially with blunt needles. Poor injection technique. Injection of substances which irritate the veins; in particular, fluids that are hypertonic (high osmolality), vasoactive, irritants, with an extreme pH (very acidic / alkaline), [3] or liquid methadone intended for oral use.

  3. Varicose veins - Wikipedia

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    Varicose veins are unlikely to be caused by crossing the legs or ankles. [17] Less commonly, but not exceptionally, varicose veins can be due to other causes, such as post-phlebitic obstruction or incontinence, venous and arteriovenous malformations. [18] Venous reflux is a significant cause. Research has also shown the importance of pelvic ...

  4. Blood vessel disorder - Wikipedia

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    Blood vessel disorder generally refers to the narrowing, hardening or enlargement of arteries and veins. It is often due to the build-up of fatty deposits in the lumen of blood vessels or infection of the vessel wall. This can occur in various locations such as coronary blood vessels, peripheral arteries and veins.

  5. The real (and disturbing) meaning behind barber poles

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    Grasping the staff made their veins pop out a bit, making them easier to find while the barbers went all Sweeney Todd. Even back then, people knew there was a limit to bloodletting, so barbers ...

  6. Telangiectasia - Wikipedia

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    Pregnancy: Pregnancy is a key factor contributing to the formation of varicose and spider veins. Changes in hormone levels are one of the most important reasons women are more likely to develop varicose veins during pregnancy. There is an increase in progesterone, which causes the veins to relax and potentially swell more easily. [6]

  7. Angioplasty - Wikipedia

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    Angioplasty, also known as balloon angioplasty and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), is a minimally invasive endovascular procedure used to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries or veins, typically to treat arterial atherosclerosis.

  8. RHOBH's Crystal Minkoff Experiences Medical Emergency in Spain

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    “All of a sudden, I’m, like, sweating and my veins are popping out,” Crystal told Annemarie (a board-certified nurse anesthetist), who looked at her hands. The cameras zoomed in and viewers ...

  9. Vascularity - Wikipedia

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    Vascularity, in bodybuilding, is the condition of having many highly visible, prominent, and often extensively-ramified superficial veins. [1] The skin appears "thin"—sometimes virtually transparent—due to an extreme reduction of subcutaneous fat, allowing for maximum muscle definition. [citation needed]