The Phoenix Heart Vein Clinic is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all stages of Venous Disease. The Vein Center treats patients using the industry’s most cutting edge technology and non-invasive procedures. All diagnostic testing is done on- site for your convenience and is accredited by the American College of Radiology. Your treatment plans will be customized for you by our Vascular Experts. Our health insurance coordinators will work with your health insurance company to make sure that you receive the best coverage for you medical treatments.
The Vein Center at Phoenix Heart treats patients using the industry’s most cutting edge technology and no-invasive procedures.
Blood in the legs normally flows towards the heart. The direction of flow is maintained by valves in the veins which present the blood from flowing backwards. If the valves do not close properly blood is allowed to flow backwards. The blood then “pools” in the veins causing added pressure that stretches the walls of the veins , enlarging them. These veins are known as Varicose Veins.
This backward flow of blood is called Venous Insufficiency.
Vein disease can take many different forms depending on its progression. It is important to understand the causes, symptom, signs, prevention and treatment available to you.
- 80% Heredity
- Long periods of sitting or standing
- Pregnancy
- Trauma
- Blood Clots
- Obesity
- Vein valve weakening
- Pain, aching, throbbing g or cramping
- Swelling
- Heaviness or tired ness
- Burning or a tingling sensation
- Tender areas around the veins
- Restless legs
- Spider veins
- Varicose veins
- Swelling / Edema
- Skin color and texture changes
- Venous Ulcers
Spider veins are tiny red or purple dilated blood vessels. They are smaller than varicose veins and commonly occur in the legs but can also be found on other areas of the body such as the face.
Varicose veins generally appear as twisted, bulging rope-like cords on the legs. They are caused by the failure of valves in the veins that leads to added pressure and stretching of the veins along with pooling of the blood.
Venous skin changes are generally present below the knees and appear a brownish color and can also change the texture of the skin. Dry skin can also occur in many cases.
Venous ulcers are generally seen after the onset of skin changes. Venous ulcers are caused by a breakdown of the skin and tissues overlying and surrounding diseased veins
