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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.

Do Compression Socks Help With Leg Cramps?Bones & Muscles
What mmHg Compression Socks Do You Need for Flying?Heart & Lungs
What Is the Best Exercise for Poor Circulation in Legs?Heart & Lungs
Are Compression Socks Good for Walking All Day?Bones & Muscles
Why Do My Feet Swell in the Shower?Bones & Muscles
What Compression Socks Should I Wear?Heart & Lungs
Does Flying Increase Inflammation?Immunity
How to Improve Circulation in Arms While Sleeping Heart & Lungs
What Do Weak Central Pulses Indicate?Heart & Lungs
Does Circulation Get Worse With Age?Heart & Lungs
What Happens If You Elevate Your Legs for Too Long?Heart & Lungs
Does Stretching Lower Blood Pressure?Heart & Lungs
What Is Secondary Lymphedema and What Causes It?Heart & Lungs
Should I Be Concerned If My Legs Feel Heavy?Bones & Muscles
When to Take Off Compression Socks After a Flight Heart & Lungs
Why Do My Feet and Ankles Swell on a Cruise?Heart & Lungs
Why Do Hot Tubs Make You Tired?Sleep
Do Compression Sleeves Increase Blood Flow?Heart & Lungs
Why Do I Feel Lightheaded After Stretching?Brain & Nerves
How to Increase Blood Plasma Volume Safely Heart & Lungs
Can Compression Socks Make You Dizzy?Brain & Nerves
How to Test for Peripheral Artery Disease at Home Tests
Does DVT Pain Radiate? Signs and Symptoms Heart & Lungs
Does Massaging Feet Help Circulation?Bones & Muscles
Are Hot Ears a Sign of High Blood Pressure?Heart & Lungs
How Is Blood Circulation Affected by Tight Clothing?Heart & Lungs
Why Do I Feel Like I’m Going to Pass Out When I Cough?Heart & Lungs
Does Losing Weight Increase Blood Flow?Heart & Lungs
Does Turmeric Help With Circulation?Heart & Lungs
Does Magnesium Help With Circulation?Heart & Lungs