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Expert guidance, preventative care milestones, and lifestyle tips for maintaining optimal lower extremity circulation.
Senior Citizens Day
This day brings awareness to the social and health issues that affect senior citizens – like veins!
Endovenous Treatment Options
Endovenous means within or inside a vein. Treatment options split into two categories: thermal (laser or radiofrequency) and non-thermal, non-tumescent (NTNT).
Men’s Health Week!
Throughout June, Men’s Health Network shares education, amplifies awareness, and distributes free resources to improve the health of men, boys, and the families who care about them.
Clinical Insights
In-depth clinical education, diagnostic reviews, and case reports from our regional publication, Vein Health News.
Current Issue
Lipedema: Understanding a Complex Circulatory Condition
Lipedema represents a chronic, progressive adipose tissue disorder that is frequently misdiagnosed as simple lifestyle obesity. Discover the distinct clinical characteristics of this painful disease and the advanced therapeutic compression options required for successful vascular management.
Read Full ArticleBeyond Heat: Advanced Non-Thermal Techniques
Exploring how modern clinics deploy specialized medical adhesives and proprietary microfoams as alternatives to thermal ablation.
Read IssueWomen & Veins: Evaluating Gendered Reflux Risk
Analyzing the distinct hormonal milestones—including pregnancy and menopause—that contribute to valve structural failure in female patients.
Read IssueManaging Venous Disease in Geriatric Medicine
Clinical approaches to identifying and resolving deep-tissue chronic venous insufficiency to prevent lower leg ulceration in older populations.
Read IssueAthletes & Veins: High-Activity Reflux Realities
How high-impact structural strain influences vascular networks, and why active individuals should never dismiss heavy muscle fatigue.
Read IssueSeasonal Exacerbations: Leg Health in Summer Heat
Maine isn't called Vacationland for nothing. Every summer hundreds of people flock to the state's beaches and lakes for sailing, swimming and all manner of fun in the sun. But patients with vein problems can be acutely affected in the summer, both physically and psychologically.
Read IssuePhlebitis: Clinical Facts vs. Common Fallacies
Differentiating between benign surface inflammation and serious deep-tissue thrombotic emergencies across your vascular highway.
Read IssueVHC in the Media
Maine Sunday Telegram
Dr. Asbjornsen was featured inside the Healthy Maine print feature, highlighting her professional medical journey and care standard within phlebology.
Read Article ProfileCatching Health Podcast
Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen joins host Diane Atwood to address hidden varicose symptoms and explain the basic anatomy behind venous return.
Listen to Audio EpisodeBangor Daily News
Special clinical contributor Dr. Asbjornsen publishes a diagnostic column on World Thrombosis Day to advocate for early deep-vein blood clot detection.
Read Newspaper ColumnMaine Calling (Maine Public Radio)
Dr. Asbjornsen coordinates on an expert medical broadcast panel to evaluate comprehensive lower limb wellness paths 'from hips to heels.'
Listen to Radio BroadcastSenior Talk Podcast
A specialized focus targeting complex conditions in the senior community, focusing on chronic stasis leg ulcers and deep thrombosis risks.
Listen to Podcast Interview