to clot very easily.
Patients on kidney dialysis have 24-hour support at Valley Medical Center. We perform surgery for access, both fistula creation (joining an artery to a vein) or graft placement (a manmade artery-vein connection using a tube). We provide thrombolytic therapy to de-clot grafts and fistulas. We also provide temporary and tunneled dialysis access as needed.
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Venous conditions we treat include:
Varicose and Spider Veins
Blood flows into the legs through arteries and travels back to the heart through veins. Wispy, one-way valves help push the blood upward, working against gravity. When the valves weaken they don’t close properly and blood pools in the legs, enlarging and weakening the veins. So named for their “ropy” appearance, varicose veins can be the result of childbirth, aging, obesity, or they may simply be genetic. In the case of spider veins, blood slowly seeps out of small vessels close to the surface to become visible through the skin. Both spider veins and varicose veins tend to worsen over time.
The distension and discoloration of varicose and spider veins can be embarrassing at best. When severe, they can cause pain and discomfort including swelling, aching, sores and inflammation. If self-management (weight loss, exercise, elevation and compression) is not enough, there are now minimally invasive solutions to eliminate varicose and spider veins quickly and easily.
At Valley Medical Center, we successfully banish varicose and spider veins using the latest treatment options to help you regain both comfort and confidence. All of our vein procedures are performed by board-certified vascular surgeons for the highest levels of skill and expertise.
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