The vascular system has several parts to it. The arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all extremities. Blood flows unobstructed through these vessels and is aided by the natural force of gravity. The veins are different. These vessels carry blood from the extremities and areas away from the heart back to the heart, …
Varicose veins and spider veins are common and frustrating problems for which we provide various treatments. Patients who are interested in exploring what those are often have questions about whether or not their vein treatment would be covered by insurance. The best answer is “maybe.” An insurance company like Medicare may cover vein treatment if …
Chronic venous insufficiency, the condition that leads to spider veins and varicose veins, affects an estimated 40 percent of American adults. To have venous insufficiency means that some of the valves in some of the veins of the body, usually in the lower extremities, aren’t functioning as they should. Vascular valves are supposed to allow …
People with symptoms of varicose veins sometimes notice areas of discoloration on the leg, ankle, or foot. These areas of discoloration may be mistaken for a dermatologic issue. Vein specialists think otherwise. They know that skin discoloration in the lower extremities may be yet another symptom of vein disease. Here, we discuss how the veins …
Pelvic pain can be concerning when it persists or occurs unrelated to menstruation. For some women, pelvic pain becomes debilitating. Pain may last for several weeks, may occur during or after sex, and can even last for months or years. It is not often recognized that chronic pelvic pain could be due to a vascular …
Varicose veins cause several problems. We often focus on the appearance of varicose veins when, at some point, that is the least concerning aspect of venous insufficiency. Varicose veins and restless leg syndrome often go together. Restless leg syndrome, RLS, is the condition that causes a strong urge to move the legs. This sensation of …
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Varicose Vein during Pregnancy Effect of Pregnancy on the Venous System During pregnancy, many hormonal changes occur in the body that has a profound effect on the veins. Blood volume increases between 40% to 50%, while increased amounts of progesterone cause the vein walls to dilate and become less elastic. The pressure of the fetal …
Compression Stockings Not all situations need to be treated with an endovascular procedure. Sometimes patients can be fitted for compression stockings and followed up with subsequent ultrasound examinations. Patients can be fitted for and purchase compression stockings in our office.
Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure that eliminates the patient’s spider veins. Spider veins are tangled groups of tiny blood vessels just under the skin’s surface that resemble spider webs or tree branches. Typically, they are red, blue or purple and are clearly visible on the thighs, lower legs and buttocks. If you have …
Endovenous Laser Therapy Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT) or Venous Ablation is a technique that uses a laser fiber to close down the enlarged varicose veins. The procedure is performed in our office and takes about 30-45 minutes. A small laser catheter is passed into the affected vein with guidance from the ultrasound machine. The laser …
