Lakeland Regional Health is pleased to offer a full range of vascular testing and treatments at our Vein Clinic.
More than 80 million Americans suffer from vein disease, a medical condition that can lead to further health problems. Ignoring vein disease can result in pain, fatigue, itching, burning, swelling and sometimes wounds.
The highly skilled clinicians at our Vein Clinic, located at 130 Pablo St in Lakeland, are specially trained to perform leading-edge treatments for progressive vein disease. Avinash Khanna, MD, FACC, Lakeland Regional Health Interventional Cardiologist, leads this specialized team.
Veins in the leg that become swollen and have diseased or damaged valves are known as varicose veins. Instead of moving blood toward the heart, blood stays in place and pools in the vein of the leg. With spider veins, these damaged veins are often red or blue and appear similar to varicose veins, only thinner. Spider veins, however, do not rise above the skin’s surface. Spider veins often can be treated with elective outpatient procedures, such as sclerotherapy or laser treatment.
Endovenous ablation to treat leaky veins is done in a comfortable outpatient setting at our Vein Clinic, with patients often returning to full activity the next day. With this procedure, a catheter is inserted into the vein to seal it by heating the catheter tip. After the vein is sealed off, the blood is rerouted to other veins back to the heart. The treated vein dries up and is eventually absorbed by the body.
The Vein Clinic also offers stenting of veins to treat swelling and pain in patients with more advanced venous disease. A stent may be necessary, for instance, when a patient has deep vein thrombosis or venous compression disorders.
To learn more about the Vein Clinic or to make an appointment, call 863.284.5020.