Vein Education

Venous insufficiency is the term used to describe a variety of symptoms and findings which result from the failure of the valves in the superficial veins of the leg.  This valvular failure leads to blood flowing the wrong way in these veins, distention of these veins, and subsequently all the symptoms of pain, swelling, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis (clotting) and skin damage and ulceration that can result.   These problems also lead to the development of unsightly bulging varicose veins and also the smaller "spider veins" that is a cosmetic concern for many active people.The veins that most often fail are called the Great Saphenous Vein which travels on the inner aspect of the thigh and calf just under the skin.  Another important vein is called the Lesser Saphenous Vein which travels on the back of the calf.  Other patients suffer from failure of large branches of these veins, or of "perforator" veins which connect the superficial veins to the high pressure deep veins of the leg.  At the Center for Advanced Vein Therapy we offer very effective treatments for all these problems.
 
To determine the exact cause of your particular problem, a medical consultation will be done, often followed by a detailed ultrasound examination in our office.  This will permit a precise diagnosis and treatment plan to be recommended for your problem.
 
 

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