Venous Diseases

A blood clot in the veins of the legs may cause pain and swelling. It may be accompanied by inflammation (phlebitis). If not properly diagnosed, a blood clot may move to the lungs and result in a dangerous pulmonary embolism.

Clotting in the vein destroys the valves of vein and in the long run (venous ulcer).

Diagnosis:

• Venous duplex scan
• Venogram

Treatment:

• Anticoagulant (blood thinner) like cumadine and heparin.
• Thrombolytic therapy
• IVC filter when blood thinner is contraindicated.
• Treatment for leg ulcers caused by venous hypertension and venous reflux, compression treatment to promote healing of ulcer.