Venous Disease
Venous disease refers to a range of conditions affecting the veins, which are the blood vessels responsible for returning blood from the body back to the heart. Common types of venous disease include:
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI): Occurs when veins cannot efficiently return blood to the heart, leading to symptoms like swelling, pain, and varicose veins.
Varicose Veins: Enlarged, twisted veins that are often visible under the skin. They can cause discomfort, swelling, and a feeling of heaviness in the legs.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): A blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs. It can cause pain and swelling, and if the clot breaks loose, it can lead to a pulmonary embolism.
Pulmonary Embolism (PE): A serious condition where a blood clot travels to the lungs, potentially causing chest pain and difficulty breathing.
Venous Ulcers: Sores that develop on the skin, often on the legs, due to poor blood circulation in the veins.
Superficial Thrombophlebitis: Inflammation and clotting in veins close to the skin's surface, often causing redness, pain, and swelling.
Treatment for venous diseases can vary depending on the specific condition and its severity, and may include lifestyle changes, medications, compression therapy, and surgical interventions.
If you’re dealing with or managing venous disease at MISS, there’s a range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options available, including same-day venous ultrasound and advanced treatments for conditions like DVT and PE.
