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Peripheral Venous Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment

What is Peripheral Venous Disease?

Peripheral venous disease, or venous insufficiency, is a disorder of the blood vessels. This circulation abnormality affects the veins, the channels that carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart. This condition most often occurs in the arms and legs, though it can occur anywhere in the body. 

There are several causes of peripheral venous disease. The most common include the following:

  • Chronic Blood Clots: These are coagulated masses of blood that consist of proteins, platelets, and cells that form as a response to a blood vessel injury. When they do not dissolve on their own, they can move throughout the body and cause significant health complications. 
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency: This condition causes vein valves to malfunction, leading to a reversal of blood flow, resulting in bulging veins, damaged tissues, and painful varicose veins.
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): This condition occurs when a blood clot lodges within the deep veins of the pelvis and lower extremities, though it can also occur in the arms. Deep vein thrombosis can cause pain and swelling and can even lead to significant medical issues if the blood clot travels to the lungs. 
  • May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS): A disorder that causes the right iliac artery to press against the left iliac vein, inhibiting the flow of oxygen-poor blood from the left leg.

At CardioVascular Health Clinic, we offer numerous effective treatments for managing and even reversal of the peripheral venous disease. 

What Are Peripheral Venous Disease Symptoms?

Peripheral venous disease doesn’t always cause noticeable symptoms until it has become advanced. Symptoms of peripheral venous disease include the following:

  • Varicose veins
  • Swollen legs
  • Tingling sensation in the legs and feet
  • Pain when standing that subsides when the legs are elevated

There are many ways to get rid of varicose veins which is why it’s important to seek medical advice early and get a proper diagnosis and varicose veins treatment plan.

What Are Peripheral Venous Disease Treatments?

Peripheral venous disease treatment aims to reestablish normal blood flow and reduce the likelihood of medical complications. Treatment options range from lifestyle modifications and medications to minimally invasive or surgical procedures.

  • Medications: If the recurrent formation of blood clots causes your peripheral venous disease, oral anticoagulant medications might be appropriate. This allows existing blood clots to dissolve while inhibiting the formation of new ones. However, this treatment might be suitable for everyone because anticoagulant medications can sometimes cause severe bleeding.
  • Venous Angioplasty: Your physician inserts a long, narrow tube (catheter) into a blood vessel and navigates it toward the blockage. Once the blockage is located, a balloon is inflated, creating an opening through which blood can flow. A stent is then inserted into the vein to keep it open.
  • Catheter-Directed Thrombolytic Therapy: This procedure is used when the blockage is determined to be a blood clot. The technique involves using a catheter to deliver a medication (thrombolytic) that dissolves blood clots to the site of the blockage. The blood clot typically dissolves within a day.  
  • Surgical Bypass: Bypass surgery involves using a healthy blood vessel, either from the body or a synthetic implant, to create an unobstructed pathway for blood flow.

CardioVascular Health Clinic specializes in peripheral venous disease treatment, using the latest techniques and technologies to alleviate symptoms and improve vascular function. To schedule a comprehensive consultation, please get in touch with our helpful representatives today.

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Testimonials

I’m about one month out and things are so much better. At my two week evaluation my symptom score had gone from a 27 to a 7, and I’m sure it’s even better now. That speaks volumes. Now that I’m post recovery, there is no incontinence, I go to the bathroom much less and there are no ED side effects like there are with other procedures. In regard to my quality of life, well, I don’t maintain my life based on my proximity to a bathroom anymore.

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Blaine P., M.D.
Professional staff working in a beautiful facility with great doctors who sincerely care about their patients. Without Dr. Schmidt's skill, I would have needed heart bypass surgery instead of a stent. Follow-up has been thorough. I can't recommend them highly enough.
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LeAnn H.

Dr. Jim Melton and all the staff are fantastic. He is an excellent surgeon and his team is GREAT!!!! I just had surgery at the surgery center, I have only great things to say about my experience. Without him I really don't think I would be here to write this. If you’re looking for a good cardiovascular team, they are a 5 star for sure.

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Susie H.

Dr. Parsons and staff are amazing. He truly listened to me from the consult. Staff showed genuine care for my progress post procedure. I had my follow up appointment today so satisfied with results. Blake made me comfortable from the start. He is an activist for uterine fibroids treatment beyond the standard.

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Tamara M.

Professional and caring staff. Dr. Smith is very knowledgeable and shows genuine concern for your personal health. I enjoyed the background music in the procedure room, it really adds to the relaxing atmosphere.

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David L.

Dr. John Schrader is the most personable doctor we know. He stays on top of my dads health care and is genuinely concerned about his health. We never leave his office with questions. He answers them all. Even questions we don’t think of. Always professional but never cold or bad bedside manner. In our opinion he is THE BEST around.
Thank you Dr Schrader.

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Kathy J.

I came to Dr. Warren by a self referral for mals when it took me 8yrs 50+ doctors and thousands of dollars spent on no answers. My first visit I was scared I was just going to be gaslighted just like the past however I was pleasantly shocked when Dr. Warren immediately believed me. She took the time to review many disk I had brought from past tests. She never once dismissed me and listened to ever word I had to say. She scheduled one last test to confirm the diagnosis then I was scheduled for surgery right away. Surgery was a success and I can’t thank her and her staff enough. Dr. Warren truly saved my life.

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Angie W.

Dr. Garner literally saved my life 18 months ago and I've followed him to his new practice with Cardiovascular Health. He explains things so clearly, listens and is just a very nice person. His staff is great, too! I highly recommend!

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D Watts

Some of the nicest staff that I have ever dealt with!! They have been so incredibly awesome to my mom!! Would definitely recommend them to anyone!! Thank you so much for being so great with her!!

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Christy G.

The staff, the nurses, and Dr. Parsons were all amazing. Everything was simple and went well – very Bravo Zulu (military phrase meaning "well done"). In addition to the great staff at CardioVascular Health Clinic, the facilities were clean and well maintained. I have no complaints about anything. The whole experience was A1. I would recommend Dr. Parsons to anyone. He made a huge impact on my life.

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John W.

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