PREVENTING THE PROGRESSION OF VENOUS DISEASE
What is Venous Disease?
Our veins function to carry de-oxygenated blood from our organs and tissues to the right-side of the heart, from which blood is shunted towards the lungs to be oxygenated. To help defy gravity and promote blood flow from the lower limbs, our veins have semi-lunar valves which prevent reflux (backflow) of blood. Most venous disease occurs because of two reasons – either a reflux (backward flow) of blood, or an obstruction of the vein itself.
Most of the patients we see and treat at FSA Vein Care have one of the following types of venous disease:
Most of the patients we see and treat at FSA Vein Care have one of the following types of venous disease:
- Varicose Veins
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Thrombophlebitis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Venous Ulcers
WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT VENOUS DISEASE FROM PROGRESSING?
Most if not all patients with generalized venous disease should be advised to wear compression stockings. Crucially, compression stockings should be avoided in patients with arterial insufficiency (that is to say, poor arterial blood supply in the legs due to atherosclerosis) as this can worsen the blood supply due to the constriction imposed on the arteries of the legs. This is why we strongly suggest an initial evaluation and screening by Dr Yalamanchili who will assess the presence, strength and character of your leg pulses. Once arterial disease has been safely excluded, patients can rest assuredly with their compression stockings which have been shown to retard the progression of venous disease.
Patients who are obese are also encouraged to lose weight and avoid standing in the same position for protracted periods of time. At FSA Vein Care, we know that losing weight by adhering to an exercise regime and watching one’s diet can be difficult in an ever-so-busy and stressful lifestyle that Americans tend to lead today. Dr Yalamanchili is happy to discuss strategies that have worked in other patients who find it challenging to be motivated to achieve these goals. As a holistic and comprehensive physician, Dr Yalamanchili is concerned about all aspects of your health and not just your veins!
At FSA Vein Care, we believe that prevention is better than a cure. Even though we are extremely competent in treating venous disease, we also believe in performing a detailed risk assessment for all our patients in an endeavor to minimize recurrence and maximize patient satisfaction. After our stratified risk assessment, we provide you – the patient, customized and tailored lifestyle modification strategies and the appropriate resources to reduce your overall risk for venous disease.
Patients who are obese are also encouraged to lose weight and avoid standing in the same position for protracted periods of time. At FSA Vein Care, we know that losing weight by adhering to an exercise regime and watching one’s diet can be difficult in an ever-so-busy and stressful lifestyle that Americans tend to lead today. Dr Yalamanchili is happy to discuss strategies that have worked in other patients who find it challenging to be motivated to achieve these goals. As a holistic and comprehensive physician, Dr Yalamanchili is concerned about all aspects of your health and not just your veins!
At FSA Vein Care, we believe that prevention is better than a cure. Even though we are extremely competent in treating venous disease, we also believe in performing a detailed risk assessment for all our patients in an endeavor to minimize recurrence and maximize patient satisfaction. After our stratified risk assessment, we provide you – the patient, customized and tailored lifestyle modification strategies and the appropriate resources to reduce your overall risk for venous disease.
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2. Spiridon, M. and D. Corduneanu, Chronic Venous Insufficiency: a Frequently Underdiagnosed and Undertreated Pathology. Maedica, 2017. 12(1): p. 59-61.
