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3 prescription drugs linked to strokes

January 11, 2010

Food and Drug Administration officials say they will review the safety of three anemia drugs after research linked one of the drugs to strokes . The medications include Johnson & Johnson's Procrit, and Amgen's Epogen and Aranesp. The clinical trial from 2004 involved diabetic and kidney disease patients... more »
Cold air constricts blood vessels increasing chance of heart attacks

January 4, 2010

Winter is prime time for having a heart attack. One potential cause? Shoveling snow or other strenuous activity done out in the icy cold air. Experts at Weill Cornell Medical Center say cold air causes blood vessels to constrict because the body is trying to hold onto heat. That... more »
Study: Faster FDA approval needed for medical devices

December 30, 2009

Two new studies find shortfalls in the Food and Drug Administration's approval process for heart devices such as pacemakers and stents. Researchers from the FDA and Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center said studies submitted by device makers didn't clearly spell out safety targets. They add that submissions were missing... more »
Promising therapy using your own blood could help arthritis and other problems

December 20, 2009

Imagine feeling constant pain every single day. It could make your life miserable, but a promising therapy using your own blood could change everything. Charlotte Marsden of Cape May, New Jersey says the pain was so bad it robbed her of simple pleasures like going for a bike ride... more »
FDA panel: cholesterol key in preventing strokes, heart attacks

December 17, 2009

Federal health advisers say expanded use of AstraZeneca's cholesterol pill Crestor can benefit patients with healthy cholesterol levels by preventing heart attack, stroke and death. A Food and Drug Administration panel voted 12-4 this week that Crestor's benefits outweigh its risks in patients with normal cholesterol and no history of... more »
The risk of blood clots after surgery is greater

December 5, 2009

The risk of us getting blood clots after surgery is far greater and lasts for longer than was previously thought, according to new research. A study of nearly 950,000 women showed surgery patients were 70 times more likely to develop a clot than someone who hadn't had an operation. ... more »
Salt intake linked to large number of cardiovascular cases

November 30, 2009

Eating high amounts of salt is linked to a much greater risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease, according to a new review of research. In a study led by researchers at the University of Warwick and University Hospital in the UK and published in the British Medical Journal, researchers... more »

The Albert Vein Institute

Albert Vein Institute

January 22, 2009

James D. Albert, M.D . is the founder and medical director of the Albert Vein Institute , the only outpatient center in Colorado with state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for all aspects of venous disease. Specialized treatment is offered for both medical and cosmetic vein issues, including varicose and spider veins.... more »
Patient Forms

January 15, 2009

In order to expedite your first visit to our office, please right-click (Control-click on a Mac) on each of the two PDF files below and save them to your computer. You can then print them, fill them out in the comfort of your home, then bring them with you to... more »
The Facility

January 15, 2009

The Institute is conveniently located in northeast Colorado Springs, off Powers Blvd. Luxurious fabrics and furnishings allow patients to feel comfortable and relaxed. Visual sclerotherapy is used to improve cosmetic results after endovenous laser procedures . Actual treatments are conducted in two fully- equipped operating suites housed within the Institute.... more »
James D. Albert, MD

January 15, 2009

Cardiovascular Surgeon info@albertvein.com Dr. Albert is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and is an active member of the American College of Phlebology. He served as Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Memorial Hospital from 1998 to 2005. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and... more »
About Vein Disease

January 15, 2009

Visible vein problems often result from vein insufficiency deeper in the legs, where blood flow may be compromised. The saphenous veins are major leg veins that return blood to the heart from the feet and legs. Within the saphenous veins are valves that control the flow of blood toward the... more »