Venous Disorders and Management

What are venous disorders and management?

Venous disorders are conditions that affect the health and function of your veins, the vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood from the rest of your body back to your heart. Venous disorders require management from a cardiologist to protect your health. Common types of venous disorders include:

Blood clots

Blood clots are gel-like masses that form to control bleeding. When a blood clot forms in your vein, it can block blood flow and increase your risk of a heart attack or other complications. Clots can also break away from the original area and travel to your lungs, brain, or heart, resulting in a life-threatening medical emergency.

Varicose veins

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that develop when faulty valves cause blood to flow backward and pool in areas of your vein.

Chronic venous insufficiency

Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when damaged veins cause blood to pool in your legs. This condition can lead to persistent leg swelling, skin discoloration, and painful ulcers.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

DVT describes a blood clot that forms in a deep vein in your leg or arm. If the blood clot breaks away and moves into your lungs, it can lead to a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. At Florida Heart, Vein and Vascular Institute, venous disorders and their management are handled by specialists.

When should I seek medical care for a venous disorder?

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Florida Heart, Vein and Vascular Institute if you have symptoms in your arms or legs that relate to a venous disorder, such as:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Cramping
• Heaviness
• Burning or itching sensations
• Bulging, twisted veins

The cardiology team completes a comprehensive health evaluation and may also order diagnostic tests to identify narrowed or blocked blood vessels in your legs.

How are venous disorders managed?

Florida Heart, Vein and Vascular Institute offers personalized venous disorder management plans to improve blood flow through your veins and minimize your risk for blood clots and other complications, including:

Vein ablation

Vein ablation uses heat energy to destroy varicose veins. This minimally invasive treatment collapses damaged veins, and blood naturally reroutes to healthy veins nearby.

Venous stenting

Venous stenting is a surgical procedure to place mesh tubes against narrowed or blocked vein walls. The tubes keep the vein open so blood can flow through more efficiently.

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters

IVC filters are small devices the team implants into your vein to prevent blood clots from forming that can cause a pulmonary embolism. The practice’s specialists offer IVC filter placement and removal services. Call the Florida Heart, Vein and Vascular Institute office nearest you to schedule a venous disorders and management consultation, or book an appointment online today.