Vein Clinics
Leg vein disease, or chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), occurs when the blood in an unhealthy vein flows backward (referred to as reflux) and the vein is left untreated. This can cause symptoms such as spider veins, varicose veins, discoloration, swelling, heaviness, raised veins, and leg ulcers.
More than 190 million people have CVI or varicose veins globally and more than 30 million Americans suffer from varicose veins, or the more serious form of venous disease called chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), yet the majority remain undiagnosed and untreated. If left untreated, varicose veins can progress to CVI, which can cause pain, swelling and fatigue of the legs, as well as skin damage and ulcers, in more severe cases.
Vein disease is common — you are not alone
> 30 million people in the United States with CVI or varicose veins
< 2 million seek treatment each year
< 500,000 receive treatment each year
Common signs and symptoms of vein disease:1
- Varicose veins
- Aching or pain
- Swelling
- Cramping
- Heaviness or tiredness
- Itching, sores, or ulcers
- Restlessness
- Skin changes and/or discoloration
Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic issue. Leg vein disease can cause varicose veins and other painful symptoms that can impact how you live. We believe life shouldn’t be limited by pain caused by leg vein disease, and that’s why we’re here to help you understand your pain and break free from it.
The Treasure Coast Cardiovascular Institute offers the following solutions that are designed to best meet your preferences for vein treatment.
- The ClosureFast™ procedure uses controlled and consistent heat to close the diseased vein.
- The VenaSeal™ closure system uses a proprietary medical adhesive to close the diseased vein.
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Contact our practice to learn more about varicose veins,CVI, and the clinical and lifestyle related benefits associated with the treatment of CVI using the ClosureFastTM procedure or the VenaSealTM Closure System.
Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Johns Hopkins Medicine. Available at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/chronic-venous-insufficiency. Accessed March 10, 2022.