PATIENT EXPERIENCES: Turning the Tide on Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Endovenous Closure, Leg Pain, Sclerotherapy, Vein Health, Vein Specialist, Vein Treatment

Background: A 73-year-old woman came to our vein clinic after years of leg swelling, especially in her right leg. She also noticed her skin around her ankle and lower leg had become darker and thicker. These changes made her uncomfortable and worried. Before coming to us, her regular doctor and heart specialist had checked her…

Managing Varicose Veins During Pregnancy: A Delicate Balance

Pregnancy & Veins, Vein Health, Vein Treatment

Pregnancy is a time of incredible physical and hormonal change. For some women, it’s also when pre-existing varicose veins begin to worsen dramatically. We recently saw a 36-year-old woman in her first trimester whose longstanding vein issues flared significantly early in her pregnancy—a common but challenging scenario for vein specialists.   The Clinical Dilemma The…