What is Venous Reflux?

Healthy leg veins contain valves that open and close assisting in the return of blood from the legs to the heart:

• When these valves no longer function, the blood begins to travel in both directions. This leads to the pooling of blood in the legs. ​
• As a result of venous reflux, the veins in the legs begin to enlarge, lose form, protrude and become visible under the skin as varicose veins.

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What are the Factors?

The following contribute to the development of venous reflux and varicose veins:

• ​Age (>40 years)
• Gender
• Family history
• Heavy lifting
• Multiple pregnancies
• Obesity
• Prolonged standing

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Can it be treated?

Thanks to modern technology, venous reflux and varicose veins can now be treated with a minimally invasive procedure known as ClosureFast. Not only is this procedure quick and relatively painless, as opposed to surgery, but it has also shown great success rates with nearly a 95% reflux free rate at 5 years follow up. 

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Is This a Cosmetic Issue?

Varicose veins are NOT a cosmetic issue as is commonly believed. If left untreated, they can progress over time to more serious problems such as:

• Leg or ankle swelling
• Leg heaviness and fatigue
• Burning or itching of the skin

• Restless legs
• Skin changes/ pigmentation
• Skin ulceration (ulcers/sores/open wounds)

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​Venous Reflux Progression

​Venous reflux is a medical condition which progresses over time into a more serious medical condition called Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). The increased pressure inside the veins, secondary to pooling of the blood in the legs, leads to varicose veins.

1 Normal  |  2 Spider Veins | 3 Varicose Veins | 4 Edema | 5 Venous Ulceration 

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​Globally, more than 190 million people are diagnosed with varicose veins or Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). More than 30 million people are affected in the United States. Many individuals remain untreated.

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H​ow are Conditions Diagnosed?

​Venous reflux and Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) are diagnosed by Dr. Ramaswami in the office using non-invasive ultrasound examination. The test takes around 30 minutes and is the gold-standard for diagnosing the site and severity of venous reflux in the veins of the leg. 

Dr. Ramaswami will also take a detailed history and do a thorough physical examination to ensure problems are not caused by something else.

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​It is therefore prudent to see a vein specialist to get varicose veins treated.​

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