The cause of Alzheimer's disease is poorly understood. About 70% of the risk is believed to be genetic with many genes usually involved. Other risk factors include a history of head injuries, depression, or hypertension. The disease process is associated with plaques and tangles in the brain.
Many types of doctors provide treatments for varicose veins and spider veins. This includes dermatologists, vascular surgeons and others. In many cases, these doctors use the same vein procedures. Your primary care doctor may refer to a specific type of vein specialist.
The Australian Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) in 2008 determined that endovenous laser treatment/ablation (ELA) for varicose veins appears to be more effective in the short term, and at least as effective overall, as the comparative procedure of junction ligation and vein stripping for the treatment of varicose veins.