Venous reflux disease, also known as venous stasis, venous insufficiency, or venous incompetence, is a multifaceted condition that affects the veins in the legs. In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at venous reflux disease, including its underlying causes and the symptoms it presents. […]
While deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the legs often takes the spotlight, it’s essential not to overlook the upper extremities when assessing vein health. An Upper Extremity Venous Study, a specialized ultrasound examination, plays a pivotal role in uncovering potential issues in the arms and […]
5 signs of venous disease were found on the ankles
Venous disease refers to ‘leaky valves in the leg veins. It is also referred to as venous insufficiency. When the one-way valves that help blood in the veins flow from the feet to the […]
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is an inflammatory condition caused by long standing, untreated venous reflux disease. Commonly, venous reflux disease causes a collection of symptoms such as leg swelling, heaviness, fatigue and varicose veins. But, over time, when blood is no longer circulating properly in the leg […]
Understanding Venous Stasis Dermatitis
Venous stasis dermatitis is a change in the skin that occur when blood collects (pools) in the veins of the lower leg. ‘Stasis’ refers to pooling of the blood in the lower legs from venous insufficiency, and ‘dermatitis’ refers to the inflammation and related skin changes. Because of the inflammation, […]
The six stages of Venous Disease include:
La Jolla Vein Care gives patients the tailored treatment plan for whichever stage they come in with. A diagnostic test is run called the Duplex Ultrasound. This displays a deeper look into the patient’s veins.
dysfunctional vein valves
Most vein conditions are not visible to the naked eye. The veins that are visible can be the ‘tip of the iceberg’ indicating an underlying problem. Therefore, a duplex ultrasound examination may […]
#1 A feeling of heaviness or fullness in the legs that gets worse as the day progresses.
#2 Leg fatigue and tiredness in the legs, which also becomes worse by the end of the day and after prolonged standing or sitting. Some patients describe their legs as being ‘full of energy in the morning but are […]
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