Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition in which the veins in the legs struggle to send blood back to the heart, often due to damaged valves or extended periods of standing or sitting. This impaired blood flow can lead to symptoms such as swelling, pain, and the feeling of heaviness in the legs.
If CVI is left untreated, it can result in more severe complications, including skin discoloration, thickening, and the development of painful leg ulcers that can significantly affect quality of life.
At Advanced Heart and Vascular Institute, we offer dedicated care for treating CVI, tailoring our treatments to each patient's unique needs. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, expert care to manage CVI effectively and enhance our patients' overall well-being.
Preventive Care for Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Preventive care is crucial in reducing the risk of chronic venous insufficiency by addressing potential risk factors early and promoting lifestyle changes that support vascular health.
Common preventive measures our physicians recommend include:
- Regular exercise to improve circulation
- Maintaining a healthy weight to reduce pressure on veins
- Avoiding prolonged periods of sitting or standing
- Wearing compression stockings to support vein function
- Elevating legs during rest to enhance blood flow back to the heart
By adopting these preventive strategies, individuals can maintain optimal vein function and enhance overall leg health.
Diagnosing Chronic Venous Insufficiency
At Advanced Heart and Vascular Institute, our approach to diagnosing chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is both thorough and patient-centered, recognizing the critical role accurate diagnosis plays in effective treatment planning. Our team of experts is dedicated to understanding each patient's unique condition, allowing us to tailor our diagnostic processes to ensure the most comprehensive assessment of vein health and function.
Our vascular specialists may use one or more of the following advanced diagnostic techniques to determine whether you have CVI:
- Physical examination
- Duplex ultrasound
- Venography
- Plethysmography
By thoroughly evaluating your condition using the methods above, we can provide you with an accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plan for your unique condition and needs.
Treatment Options for Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Our dedicated vascular specialists prioritize a personalized approach in crafting treatment plans for chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), ensuring that each plan is uniquely tailored to match the patient's specific condition and lifestyle. We take into account the severity of the CVI, individual health factors, and personal preferences, allowing us to deliver comprehensive care that optimizes treatment outcomes.
Some of the most common courses of treatment our specialists may recommend for CVI include:
Implementing regular exercise and a balanced diet to improve circulation and reduce pressure on the veins, thereby alleviating symptoms of CVI.
Using specially designed stockings to apply gentle pressure on the legs, supporting vein function and enhancing blood flow back to the heart.
Involves injecting a solution into varicose veins, causing them to shrink and eventually close off, rerouting blood through healthier veins.
A minimally invasive procedure that uses laser energy to generate heat and seal off malfunctioning veins, effectively stopping blood flow through them.
Includes procedures like vein stripping or ligation to remove or repair severely damaged veins, optimizing overall venous circulation.
Chronic Venous Insufficiency Treatment in Boca Raton, FL
Chronic venous insufficiency can be uncomfortable. Fortunately, there are treatment options available for patients of Advanced Heart and Vascular Institute. For more information about how you can better your quality of life with chronic venous insufficiency treatment, contact Advanced Heart and Vascular Institute today at (561) 235-5621. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Eli Levine or Dr. Michael Schechter, you may also use our convenient and secure online appointment request form.
