Vein Question and Answer Session on Public Broadcasting System (PBS)

By American College of Phlebology

The American College of Phlebology recently had a 25 minute interview on national television (PBS) with prominent Phlebologists (vein doctors) across the country in regards to understanding vein disease and the signs and symptoms. To review this visit: http://www.phlebology.org/acpblog?p=86

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