USA Vein Clinics, the nation's only coast-to-coast network of physicians devoted to treating venous insufficiency, will open a new center in Marietta, GA on Feb. 24 at 1050 E. Piedmont Road, north of Roswell Road.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Venous insufficiency affects up to 600,000 patients annually and can lead to death if not treated. In fact, one in six patients who have venous insufficiency experience life-threatening complications including pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a very serious type of blood clot.
"Many people don't know that treatment of venous insufficiency is covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. Varicose veins are one example of venous insufficiency that most people think are cosmetic. This is medical issue and dangerous if not treated," said Yan Katsnelson, M.D., CEO, USA Vein Clinics.
According to Katsnelson, patients may have venous insufficiency—or even varicose veins—and not know it. "Not all varicose veins are unsightly and bulging," said Katsnelson. "We urge patients who have leg discomfort or other symptoms to schedule a screening as soon as possible."
Symptoms of venous insufficiency can include leg pain, cramps, aching, swelling, heaviness, burning sensations, skin discoloration, spider veins on legs or ankles, or restlessness, especially at night. These symptoms are often present in varicose veins, which many patients mistake for a cosmetic condition. Patients who have parents or grandparents with varicose veins or other venous disorders are more likely to experience symptoms.
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