At Vascular Care of Texas, we offer advanced diagnosis and treatment for a wide variety of vein disorders, including varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency (chronic venous hypertension), critical limb ischemia and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

If a vein disorder is affecting your quality of life, make an appointment with one of our specialists today by calling (972) 426-9900.

Varicose vein treatment

Varicose veins, also called venous reflux disease, occur when the one-way valves in the lower legs no longer work properly. Blood flows backward (reflux) in the veins, causing them to become enlarged. Other symptoms can include pain, swelling, skin damage and chronic wounds. Left untreated, venous disease can worsen and greatly affect your quality of life.

Vascular Care of Texas uses leading-edge, minimally invasive technology that safely and effectively seals the diseased portion of the vein. This innovative procedure leaves minimal bruising and allows patients to resume normal activities quickly.

Chronic venous insufficiency

Chronic venous insufficiency, like varicose veins, is a problem with the one-way valves in the legs. These damaged leg veins can’t carry the blood back to the heart as they should, causing some of it to go back down into the legs and pool in the veins. While chronic venous insufficiency isn’t a serious health condition, if left untreated it can lead to pain, swelling, chronic wounds and high blood pressure in the legs (chronic venous hypertension).

Risk factors for chronic venous insufficiency include those for all venous diseases as listed on our home page, as well as:

  • Men 70-79
  • Women 40-49
  • Pregnancy

If you notice these symptoms, you may have chronic venous insufficiency:

  • Discolored, brown skin, especially near the ankles
  • Calves that feel tight
  • Swelling, heaviness or cramping in lower legs or ankles
  • Itchiness, tingling, burning
  • Pain during walking that stops with rest
  • Varicose veins
  • Open wounds on legs

Because these symptoms may resemble other conditions, a diagnosis from a vascular specialist is necessary. If you have chronic venous insufficiency, we offer the full range of treatment options, from therapy to increase blood flow in the legs, medication and sclerotherapy — a procedure that safely disables the damaged veins. Fewer than 10 percent of people with chronic venous insufficiency are candidates for surgery. For those patients, we offer several surgical options and will tailor a treatment plan just for you.

Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot develops in the deep veins, most commonly in the legs. Prompt medical attention is necessary. If part of the clot breaks off and travels to the lungs, it can cause a debilitating and even life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE) requiring immediate medical attention. Both conditions are serious but often preventable and treatable. Vascular Care of Texas offers advanced diagnosis and treatment for both conditions.

Early detection and treatment of DVT is important to ensure the best possible outcome. Your vascular specialist may prescribe blood thinners (anticoagulants) to help prevent the clot from growing and new clots from forming. To help keep your blood moving, compression therapy may be recommended. This involves wearing a special sleeve on the affected limb arm or leg. Your surgeon may also recommend a procedure to dissolve the clot.

About half of people with DVT don’t experience symptoms. For the other half, symptoms of DVT that may be present in the affected arm or leg include:

  • Discoloration or redness
  • Swelling
  • Tenderness or pain
  • Warmth

Risk factors for DVT include:

  • Pregnancy
  • Prior blood clot
  • Recent surgery (long period of sitting or bed rest)
  • Taking hormones for birth control or menopause
  • Varicose veins and other venous disorders