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Vein Disease – When to Intervene and How

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Vein disease and disorders of the veins affect nearly 80 million Americans. They include cosmetically displeasing spider veins, more serious conditions such as bulging varicose veins as well as life-threatening conditions such as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). While some forms of vein disease are harmless, early detection is important, because even minor diseases can progress into more serious problems if left untreated.

How do I know if I should get screened for vein disease?

You should make an appointment for a vein screening if you have any of the following:

  • Visible bulging varicose veins
  • Spider Veins
  • Blood clots
  • Family history of vascular disease

How is vein disease treated? What are my treatment options?

Many people believe that treatment of vein disease is merely a cosmetic procedure. However, most insurance carriers cover vein treatment, and the process is usually minimally invasive. Diagnostic procedures generally involve a simple ultrasound.

The treatment usually requires no incisions or stitches, but at times two or three incisions are needed. Patients can usually expect to be able to shower, exercise, and go about their lives as normal immediately following procedures.

Have questions about vein disease?

Dr. Elias

Dr. Steve Elias

Learn more about vein disease and vein disease treatment by tuning in to our BlogTalkRadio program May 28 at 2 pm EST, where you to speak directly to Dr. Steve Elias one of the nation’s foremost innovators in minimally invasive vein therapies, about your questions and concerns.

How do I participate in this program? What will be discussed?

Topics to be discussed include:

    • Symptoms of vein disease
    • When to seek treatment for vein disease
    • Different types of vein disease
    • Treatment options for vein disease
    • What results to expect from vein treatment

To submit a question for Dr. Steve Elias before the show, visit our question submission form or tweet an “@” reply to @Columbiasurgery.

We are sorry, but this Blog Talk Radio show has already occurred. You can listen to an archived copy of this program in the player embedded below this message. Since this a recording, no one is available to answer calls or emails.

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