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Carla R. Atkinson, RN, CRNI, is a home health nurse who visits rural patients recovering from hospital stays. She writes about home cardiovascular care. She previously provided bedside care on medical-surgical units after earning her BSN from North Dakota State University. In her 11 years of nursing, Atkinson has centered her practice on circulation checks and managing leg swelling.

Can You Fly on Blood Thinners? Risks and Precautions Heart & Lungs
What Causes Dizziness Upon Standing and When to Worry Brain & Nerves
How to Describe Pulse Quality and What It Reveals Heart & Lungs
Does Your Blood Thin in Hot Weather?Heart & Lungs
Is Compression Contraindicated With DVT?Heart & Lungs
Why Does Elevating My Legs Cause Pain?Heart & Lungs
What Does It Mean When You Have Small Veins?Heart & Lungs
What Causes a Swollen Left Arm and When to Seek Help Heart & Lungs
Can You Wear Compression Socks While on Blood Thinners?Drugs
Why Do I Almost Pass Out When I Stretch?Brain & Nerves
How Do I Know If I Have Bad Circulation?Heart & Lungs
How to Increase Circulation in Hands and Feet Heart & Lungs
Why Is My Leg Swollen From the Knee Down?Bones & Muscles
Why Do I Get Light-Headed Every Time I Stand Up?Brain & Nerves
How to Relieve Edema and Reduce Fluid Retention Heart & Lungs
What Causes Low Blood Count or Low Pressure?Heart & Lungs
What Do You Do When Your Blood Pressure Is Low?Heart & Lungs
How to Relieve Leg Pain from Poor Circulation Heart & Lungs
How Can I Improve My Blood Circulation Quickly?Heart & Lungs
How to Get Fluid Off Your Feet and Reduce Swelling Bones & Muscles
What Does Poor Circulation Feel Like? Common Signs Heart & Lungs
How to Drain Fluid from Legs at Home Heart & Lungs
What Helps With Ankle Swelling? Remedies That Work Bones & Muscles
How to Fix Poor Circulation: Symptoms and Solutions Heart & Lungs
How to Cure Edema at Home and When to See a Doctor Heart & Lungs
What Causes Circulation Problems in the Body?Heart & Lungs
How to Help Edema: Reduce Swelling at Home Heart & Lungs
How to Improve Circulation to Your Feet and Legs Heart & Lungs
Do Compression Socks Help With Standing All Day?Bones & Muscles
What Do Ankle Compression Socks Do?Bones & Muscles