Patient Story: Kaila S., a 30-year-old active professional, came in with long-term pelvic pain, lower back pain and pain during intercourse (dyspareunia). Her symptoms had…
Introduction: Leg and foot cramps are often blamed on things like dehydration, low minerals or getting older. But in some people, poor vein function, known…
Authors: Thad Kammerlocher, MD, FACS; Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS Patient: 41-year-old man Condition Classification: C4b (advanced skin changes caused by poor vein function) Background: Chronic…
Patient: Female, 49 years old Procedure: IVUS‑guided iliac vein stent placement Date of Follow‑Up: Three months post‑procedure Background Victoria, a 49‑year‑old woman with a history…
Patient: Female, 47 years old Visit Type: 18‑month follow-up and planned left leg treatment Background: This 47-year-old healthy woman first presented with very few visible…
Patient: Female, 47 years old Visit Type: 18‑month follow-up after right leg vein treatment Background: This 47-year-old woman first came in with bothersome right leg…
Patient: Female, 66 years old Background: Sharon S. had 5 months of persistent pain along the inside of her right ankle and heel that was…
Patient: Male, 34 years old Background: Antonio has been dealing with recurring varicose veins, mostly on his left thigh. He previously had treatment on the…
Patient: MaryAnn Age: 48 Gender: Female Background: The patient complained of a unique and recurring condition she referred to as the “Disney rash.” She reported…
Patient: Shelby Age: 30 Gender: Female Background: Venous insufficiency doesn’t discriminate when it comes to age, as demonstrated by the experience of a 30-year-old hairdresser.…
Age: 58 Gender: Male Background: A 58-year-old male patient had a history of lower extremity ulcers determined to be caused by chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).…
Age: 53 Gender: Male Background: The patient presented with a history of recurrent varicose veins, right lower extremity pain and swelling. Over the past 15…
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…
Background: A 31-year-old mother of two came to our clinic because her varicose veins had returned, even after having vein treatments years ago. She noticed…
Patient: 66-year-old female Background: This patient came to us with ongoing pain in her pelvic area and buttocks, along with heaviness, swelling, and discomfort in…
Patient: Adult Female Date of Initial Visit: Prior to angioplasty Procedure Date: Three months ago Follow-up: Three-month post-stent evaluation Background: The patient came to us…
Patient: Female Background: The patient came to us with severe swelling, aching, tiredness and discoloration in her left leg, especially after standing, sitting for a…
Patient: Female Background: The patient was referred by an orthopedic surgeon after experiencing pelvic pain, sciatic-type pain running from her lower back down the left…
Patient: Female Background: The patient had previously experienced discomfort in her lower abdomen, pelvis and groin due to a narrowing (stenosis) of about 65% in…
Patient: Male, 28 years old Background: The patient is a healthy 28-year-old firefighter and EMT who experienced heaviness, aching and tiredness in both legs, especially…
Background: Daisy had a sore on the lower part of her left leg that wouldn’t heal despite trying multiple treatments over several years. She was…
Patient: Gwen M., 60-year-old female Background: Gwen came to us with restless leg symptoms that made her legs feel uncomfortable, especially at night. She also…
Patient: Stacy A., 55-year-old female Date of Initial Visit: Referred by dermatologist for cosmetic vein evaluation Referring Physician: Dermatologist Chief Concern: Spider veins on right…
Patient: Female, 60 years old Background: Maria came in with symptoms of pelvic venous congestion, including a heavy feeling in her lower pelvis, vague lower…
Patient: Female, 60 years old Date of Initial Visit: Prior to recent treatment Follow-up: Two weeks after left leg vein procedure Background: Elizabeth came to…
Patient: Male, 76 years old Background: Thomas had suffered for three years from chronic venous ulcers on both legs, which would not heal despite multiple…
Patient: Male, 75 years old Background: Mr. D. was referred by his neurologist for evaluation of neuropathic symptoms in both legs, worse on the left…
Patient: Female, 72 years old Date of Initial Presentation: Prior to staged treatments Procedures: Multiple vein treatments, including endovenous ablation and Varithena® injections Background: Diane,…
Patient: Female, 63 years old Date of Follow-Up: Two weeks after left GSV ablation; scheduled for right GSV ablation Background: Karen R., a 63-year-old woman,…
Patient: Female, 72 years old Visit Type: New Patient Consultation Referring Provider: Primary Care Physician Background: Gail, a 72-year-old woman, was referred for evaluation of…
Patient: Male, 68 years old Occupation: Owner of an aluminum installation business Activity Level: Physically active; climbs ladders several times daily Background: William (“Mickey”) has…
Patient: Male, 61 years old Recent Relocation: From Illinois Occupation: Rental car associate at RSW International Airport; walks on average 7 miles nightly Background: The…
Patient: Female, 63 years old Date of Visit: One month after left iliac vein stenting Procedure: Left common iliac vein angioplasty and stent placement following…
