Venous Insufficiency

Venous insufficiency is a circulatory problem that can lead to varicose veins and, in severe cases, venous ulcers. If you’ve got symptoms of venous insufficiency, experienced vascular surgeon Dennis Resetarits, MD, of Surgical Care East, PLLC in Camillus, New York, and serving the greater area of Syracuse, New York, can help. Dr. Resetarits and his team use innovative, minimally invasive techniques such as sclerotherapy, endovenous radiofrequency ablation, and the VenaSeal™ Closure System to treat the veins causing your symptoms. Call Surgical Care East, PLLC to find out more or book an appointment online today.

The Progression of Vein Disease

CVI is a progressive disease that can have a devastating impact. Treatment stops it in its tracks.

Spider Veins

Varicose Veins

Legs & Ankles Swelling

Skin Discoloration

Venous Ulcers

Don’t allow your vascular conditions to progress. Visit us to have our expert team evaluate your condition to stop the progression of vein disease.

What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency?

Venous insufficiency(or Vein insufficiency) is a condition that affects the veins in your legs. Arteries going down your legs deliver blood rich with oxygen fresh from your heart. Your veins return the blood from your feet back up your body so your heart can replenish the oxygen and start the cycle again.

However, pumping blood up your legs presents problems due to gravity. Therefore, you need something in your veins to stop blood from giving in to gravity, so it gets back around your body.

A key part of the system that keeps your blood flowing in the right direction is a series of valves in your veins. These valves are like tiny doorways that allow blood through one way but stop it from going the other way.

If the valves get too weak or damaged to work as they should, blood can trickle backward, resulting in venous insufficiency.

CVI occurs when stresses on the venous system – like pregnancy, age or standing for long periods of time weaken the vein structure and the valves break down.

When the veins become weakened or diseased, vein valves no longer promote efficient blood flow and blood pools in the legs.

This impaired blood flow (or reflux) causes veins to expand, lose form and protrude from beneath the skin. This causes varicose veins, swelling, and the symptoms described above.

What symptoms does venous insufficiency cause?

One of the most common symptoms of venous insufficiency is the development of varicose veins in your legs. These are prominent, twisting veins that show through your skin in shades of red, blue, and purple. Venous insufficiency can make your legs feel:

Itchy
Painful
Tingly
Heavy

Sore
Fatigued
Feels like they’re burning

Your legs might throb, become restless at night or start cramping, or swell. Your skin might start to discolor.

Without treatment, venous insufficiency can worsen and cause serious complications like leg ulcers. These open, nonhealing wounds are challenging to treat, and in some cases, infected ulcers can lead to gangrene (tissue death).

Risk Factors

Family history

Sedentary lifestyle

Trauma

Prolonged standing

Obesity

Excess weight

Current or previous pregnancy

Smoking

Treatments We Offer

Looking after your legs helps prevent venous insufficiency from getting worse. You should avoid standing or sitting for extended periods, and when you’re still, keep your feet and legs moving as much as possible. Regular exercise, quitting smoking, and losing weight if you’re overweight or obese are vital. Wearing compression stockings can also help support the veins as they pump blood back up your legs. If you have varicose veins as a result of venous insufficiency, Dr. Resetarits offers a selection of effective, minimally invasive treatments, including:

VenaSeal™

In-office procedure where a catheter is inserted directly into the diseased vein and injects the VenaSeal® adhesive to seal the vein.

ClosureFast™

A catheter is introduced into the vein and delivers radiofrequency energy to the vein wall, causing it to heat, collapse and seal shut and other healthy veins take over.

Sclerotherapy

In-office procedure where a solution, called a sclerosing agent, is injected into the veins causing the blood to clot and the vein to scar.

Phlebectomy

Small incisions are made in the area of the vein, and then a special hook tool is used to remove the vein. The incision is closed and bandages are applied.

To find out how these advanced treatments could address your venous insufficiency and varicose veins, call Surgical Care East, PLLC today or book an appointment online. Now serving Camillus, NY and surrounding areas of Syracuse.

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