CIS Zachary Hosts Free Vein Screening

Cardiovascular Institute of the South is hosting a free vein screening on Saturday, October 10 from 8-11 a.m. at the CIS Zachary clinic, located at 6550 Main Street, Suite 1000.  Our trained physicians diagnose and treat venous disease with minimally-invasive procedures, resulting in less pain and quicker recoveries for patients.

About 15 percent of people in America have venous disease, which is caused by diseased or abnormal veins. When vein vessels become damaged or weak, blood flows backward causing the veins to stretch, swell and twist.

One of the most common and visible signs of venous disease is spider veins, which appear as small, purplish or blue clusters of veins on the leg. Varicose veins are larger, bluish veins which may look enlarged.  

Venous disease may not present itself until leg pain or skin problems emerge. Symptoms may include the following:

• Visible varicose or spider veins
• Swelling or heaviness in legs
• Leg pain or cramping
• Discoloration of skin
• Dry or weeping eczema
• Leg ulcers

The disease can progressively get worse over time due to the pressure created by the backflow of blood in the legs.  This may lead to additional spider and varicose veins, and in some cases can lead to swelling and venous ulcers and wounds.  If left untreated, venous disease can markedly affect quality of life by reducing a patient’s ability to sleep, walk or sit/stand for long periods of time due to severe symptoms of the legs.  Even if only spider veins are present, it is important to consult a vein specialist to determine the problem so that it can be treated.

To RSVP for the free screening, or to learn more about treatments for venous disease, call CIS Zachary at 225-654-1559 or visit www.cardio.com/vein.