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Bookmark or Share- Veins - Anatomy, Function, and More - Verywell HealthVeins are a type of blood vessel that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from various parts of the body. Explore how different veins look, work, and help support the cardiovascular system.
- What Is a Vein? Definition, Types and Illustration - ThoughtCoVeins are vessels that bring blood from other parts of the body to the heart. The low pressure venous system needs the contraction of muscles to return the blood to the heart. There are four major types of veins. Examples include pulmonary and systemic veins as well as superficial and deep veins.
- Venous System: Vein Anatomy and Function, Vein Types, ConditionsVeins are a type of blood vessel that return deoxygenated blood from your organs back to your heart. These are different from your arteries, which deliver oxygenated blood from your heart to the...
- Varicose veins - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicTo diagnose varicose veins, a healthcare professional examines you. This includes looking at your legs while you're standing to check for swelling. You might be asked to describe the pain and aching in your legs.
- Varicose veins - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicVaricose veins most often affect the veins in the legs. That's because standing and walking increase the pressure in the veins of the lower body. For many people, varicose veins are simply a cosmetic concern. So are spider veins, a common, mild form of varicose veins.
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