Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when the veins in your legs have trouble sending blood back to your heart, causing blood to pool which in turn increases the pressure inside your veins. This can lead to significant symptoms that adversely affect quality of life including leg swelling, heaviness, leg fatigue, leg cramps, restless legs, bulging veins, skin changes, and/or even ulcers. CVI is treatable, especially when caught early.
Take the survey below to to see if you exhibit symptoms of Varicose Veins / Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
Please check all that apply to your legs:
| Symptom | Left Leg | Right Leg |
| Aching, heavy sensation in legs worse with prolonged standing | ☐ | ☐ |
| Leg swelling (especially ankles/feet) that improves with elevation | ☐ | ☐ |
| Visible bulging veins or spider veins | ☐ | ☐ |
| Skin discoloration near the ankles (brownish or red) | ☐ | ☐ |
| Itching, burning, or throbbing sensation | ☐ | ☐ |
| Restlessness or cramping in the legs, especially at night | ☐ | ☐ |
| Open wound, sore, or ulcer on the lower leg that is slow to heal | ☐ | ☐ |
| History of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) | ☐ | ☐ |
| Prior vein ablation or vein procedure | ☐ | ☐ |
If you checked 2 or more boxes above, talk to your doctor. Your doctor can discuss screening options which include a venous duplex ultrasound with reflux. Or, you can reach out directly to our Vascular Center and schedule a consultation.