--- title: The Cardiovascular Care Group Blog | Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS (6) description: The Cardiovascular Care Group blog offers articles related to arterial health. As one the largest and oldest vascular practices in New Jersey, we value education and honesty in our communications. (6) --- The Vein Institute of New Jersey is considered one of the top vein centers in the world. 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[Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/noninvasive-vascular-laboratory/) - [Vein Treatment Center](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/vein-treatment-center/) - [Hospital Affiliations](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/hospital-affiliations/) - - [Patient Testimonials](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/patient-testimonials/) - [Awards & Media](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/awards-media/) - [Vascular Clinical Trials](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/vascular-clinical-trials/) - [History](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/history/) - [Vascular Conditions](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/) - - [Peripheral Artery Disease (“PAD”)](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/peripheral-artery-disease-pad/) - [Carotid Artery Disease](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/carotid-artery-disease/) - [Aortic Aneurysms](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/aortic-aneurysms/) - - [Hemodialysis Access](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/hemodialysis-access/) - [Vein Disease](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/vein-disease/) - [TCVCG Vascular Screening](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/tcvcg-vascular-screening-program/) - [Treatments](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/) - - [Peripheral Artery Disease (“PAD”)](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/peripheral-artery-disease-pad/) - [Carotid Artery Disease](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/causes-and-care-for-carotid-artery-disease/) - [Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/) - - [Dialysis Access Care](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/dialysis-access-care/) - [Procedure Suite](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/procedure-suite/) - [Vein Care](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/vein-care/) - [Patient Info](https://tcvcg.com/patient-info/) - - [Contact Us](https://tcvcg.com/contact-us/) - [e-Book Library](https://tcvcg.com/e-book-library/) - [Falls Prevention](https://tcvcg.com/tcvcg-falls-prevention-guide/) - [Healthy Recipes](https://tcvcg.com/healthy-recipes/) - [Insurance & Billing](https://tcvcg.com/patient-info/insurance-billing/) - [Know Your Vascular Health](https://tcvcg.com/patient-info/know-your-vascular-health/) - - [Leg Swelling Assessment](https://tcvcg.com/leg-swelling-assessment/) - [Medical Record Request](https://tcvcg.com/medical-record-request/) - [PAD Assessment](https://tcvcg.com/pad-assessment/) - [Patient Forms](https://tcvcg.com/registration) - [Second Opinions](https://tcvcg.com/what-you-should-know-about-second-opinions/) - [Videos](https://tcvcg.com/patient-info/videos/) - [Blog](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/) - [Contact Us](https://tcvcg.com/contact-us/) - [Locations](https://tcvcg.com/contact-us/locations/) - [Patient Forms](https://tcvcg.com/registration) - [Scheduling Appointments](https://tcvcg.com/contact-us/scheduling-appointments/) - [Hospital Consults](https://tcvcg.com/consult/) - [Our Practice](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/) - - [Our Providers](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/our-providers/) - [Leadership & Integrity](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/leadership-integrity/) - [Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/noninvasive-vascular-laboratory/) - [Vein Treatment Center](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/vein-treatment-center/) - [Hospital Affiliations](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/hospital-affiliations/) - - [Patient Testimonials](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/patient-testimonials/) - [Awards & Media](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/awards-media/) - [Vascular Clinical Trials](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/vascular-clinical-trials/) - [History](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/history/) - [Vascular Conditions](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/) - - [Peripheral Artery Disease (“PAD”)](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/peripheral-artery-disease-pad/) - [Carotid Artery Disease](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/carotid-artery-disease/) - [Aortic Aneurysms](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/aortic-aneurysms/) - - [Hemodialysis Access](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/hemodialysis-access/) - [Vein Disease](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/vein-disease/) - [TCVCG Vascular Screening](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/tcvcg-vascular-screening-program/) - [Treatments](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/) - - [Peripheral Artery Disease (“PAD”)](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/peripheral-artery-disease-pad/) - [Carotid Artery Disease](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/causes-and-care-for-carotid-artery-disease/) - [Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/) - - [Dialysis Access Care](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/dialysis-access-care/) - [Procedure Suite](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/procedure-suite/) - [Vein Care](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/vein-care/) - [Patient Info](https://tcvcg.com/patient-info/) - - [Contact Us](https://tcvcg.com/contact-us/) - [e-Book Library](https://tcvcg.com/e-book-library/) - [Falls Prevention](https://tcvcg.com/tcvcg-falls-prevention-guide/) - [Healthy Recipes](https://tcvcg.com/healthy-recipes/) - [Insurance & Billing](https://tcvcg.com/patient-info/insurance-billing/) - [Know Your Vascular Health](https://tcvcg.com/patient-info/know-your-vascular-health/) - - [Leg Swelling Assessment](https://tcvcg.com/leg-swelling-assessment/) - [Medical Record Request](https://tcvcg.com/medical-record-request/) - [PAD Assessment](https://tcvcg.com/pad-assessment/) - [Patient Forms](https://tcvcg.com/registration) - [Second Opinions](https://tcvcg.com/what-you-should-know-about-second-opinions/) - [Videos](https://tcvcg.com/patient-info/videos/) - [Blog](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/) Menu The Vein Institute of New Jersey is considered one of the top vein centers in the world. [Visit The Vein Institute](https://www.veininstitutenj.com/) [Patient Portal](https://gateway.aprima.com/portal/home/11101) [Careers](https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=01ac20b2-794f-4cd2-b641-85102eaee82c&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter) [![TCVCG](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TCVCG_October2019/Images/TCVCG_Tagline_VINJ_Side.png?width=2649&height=636&name=TCVCG_Tagline_VINJ_Side.png)](http://tcvcg.com/) [973-759-9000](tel:9737599000) [Schedule Appointment](http://tcvcg.com/contact-us/scheduling-appointments/) - [Contact Us](https://tcvcg.com/contact-us/) - [Locations](https://tcvcg.com/contact-us/locations/) - [Patient Forms](https://tcvcg.com/registration) - [Scheduling Appointments](https://tcvcg.com/contact-us/scheduling-appointments/) - [Hospital Consults](https://tcvcg.com/consult/) - [Our Practice](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/) - [Our Providers](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/our-providers/) - [Leadership & Integrity](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/leadership-integrity/) - [Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/noninvasive-vascular-laboratory/) - [Vein Treatment Center](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/vein-treatment-center/) - [Hospital Affiliations](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/hospital-affiliations/) - [Patient Testimonials](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/patient-testimonials/) - [Awards & Media](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/awards-media/) - [Vascular Clinical Trials](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/vascular-clinical-trials/) - [History](https://tcvcg.com/our-practice/history/) - [Vascular Conditions](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/) - [Peripheral Artery Disease (“PAD”)](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/peripheral-artery-disease-pad/) - [Carotid Artery Disease](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/carotid-artery-disease/) - [Aortic Aneurysms](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/aortic-aneurysms/) - [Hemodialysis Access](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/hemodialysis-access/) - [Vein Disease](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/vein-disease/) - [Free Vascular Screening](https://tcvcg.com/vascular-conditions/free-vascular-screening-program/) - [Treatments](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/) - [Peripheral Artery Disease (“PAD”)](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/peripheral-artery-disease-pad/) - [Carotid Artery Disease](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/causes-and-care-for-carotid-artery-disease/) - [Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/) - [Dialysis Access Care](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/dialysis-access-care/) - [Procedure Suite](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/procedure-suite/) - [Vein Care](https://tcvcg.com/treatments/vein-care/) - [Patient Info](https://tcvcg.com/patient-info/) - [Contact Us](https://tcvcg.com/contact-us/) - [e-Book Library](https://tcvcg.com/e-book-library/) - [Falls Preventioin](https://tcvcg.com/tcvcg-falls-prevention-guide/) - [Healthy Recipies](https://tcvcg.com/healthy-recipes/) - [Insurance & Billing](https://tcvcg.com/patient-info/insurance-billing/) - [Know Your Vascular Health](https://tcvcg.com/patient-info/know-your-vascular-health/) - [Leg Swelling Score](https://tcvcg.com/leg-swelling-assessment/) - [Medical Record Request](https://tcvcg.com/medical-record-request/) - [PAD Assessment](https://tcvcg.com/pad-assessment/) - [Patient Forms](https://tcvcg.com/registration) - [Second Opinions](https://tcvcg.com/what-you-should-know-about-second-opinions/) - [Videos](https://tcvcg.com/patient-info/videos/) - [Blog](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/) - [Patient Portal](https://gateway.aprima.com/portal/home/11101) - [Careers](https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=01ac20b2-794f-4cd2-b641-85102eaee82c&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter) - - ## The Cardiovascular Care Group Blog - - The Cardiovascular Care Group Blog This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ## Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS ### Recent Posts [![](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/hubfs/Stand-vs-Sit---iStock-1189508242.png)](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/standing-vs-sitting-the-debate-goes-on) ## [Standing vs Sitting - The Debate Goes On](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/standing-vs-sitting-the-debate-goes-on) Jul 31, 2020, 6:53:17 PM Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS The standing vs. sitting debate has received a lot of attention recently, primarily due to the advent of the standing desk and some health reports claiming both benefits and warnings. But at the end of the day, how these positions make you feel... [Read More](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/standing-vs-sitting-the-debate-goes-on) [![](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Woman-examining-legs.jpg)](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/varicose-spider-reticular-whats-the-difference) ## [Varicose, Spider, Reticular Veins - What's the Difference?](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/varicose-spider-reticular-whats-the-difference) Apr 30, 2019, 11:06:37 PM Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS Varicose, Spider and now Reticular veins. How are you supposed to know what’s what? Or, more importantly, how to get rid of them? [Read More](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/varicose-spider-reticular-whats-the-difference) [![](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock-486271450.jpg)](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/5-important-questions-you-should-ask-your-vein-doctor) ## [5 Important Questions You Should Ask Your Vein Doctor](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/5-important-questions-you-should-ask-your-vein-doctor) Mar 23, 2019, 11:02:22 PM Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS At The Cardiovascular Care Group and [Vein Institute of NJ](https://www.veininstitutenj.com/) we care about education and transparency. It has been a [proud tradition](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/vein-institute-of-new-jersey-top-rated-vein-treatment-since-1963) of ours since our founding in 1963, to ensure sound medical advice and treatments as well as a new outlook on life. [Read More](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/5-important-questions-you-should-ask-your-vein-doctor) [![](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock-146768722.jpg)](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/is-microphlebectomy-safe) ## [Is Microphlebectomy Safe?](https://vascular.tcvcg.com/blog/is-microphlebectomy-safe) Jan 13, 2019, 9:56:26 PM Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS While the name may sound complex and intimidating, microphlebectomy is an outpatient office procedure for the removal of a large [varicose vein ](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/varicose-vein-and-spider-vein-treatments)through a small incision in the leg. It is a **safe** and **effective** method for improving the look and... 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