Vein Conditions

Some vein disease and damaged veins may be catastrophic and life-threatening. Others contribute to dangerous complications that may be life-threatening. That’s why you need to call on expert at the Downtown Vein & Vascular Center in Brooklyn at the first signs of a vein condition. What seems like a small, cosmetic issue like spider veins, a varicose vein or swelling in your leg, for example, may be a symptom of a much more serious vein problem. Veins move blood throughout your body, so take good care of them for a long, healthy life.

What Are Vein Conditions?

What Causes Vein Problems?

Vein conditions can result from several causes, and valve malfunctions are one of the most common culprits. If a valve fails to open and close correctly, blood pools in your veins, which often signals venous issues.

Various factors can lead to valve problems, including:

• Genetics. If you have close family members with a history of vein problems, then you’re more likely to develop the same condition.
• Aging. As you age, the vein walls lose their pliancy. The valves begin to malfunction, causing your blood to pool instead of moving along normally. Pooling blood further weakens vein walls.
• Injury or surgery. Physical trauma or a surgical procedure can damage a vein and increase the risk of developing vein problems.
• Inertia. Movement and exercise promote good circulation and healthy veins. Extended periods of standing or sitting hinder proper blood flow and thus increase the stress on your valves.
• Obesity. Excess body weight places unnecessary stress on your cardiovascular system. Valves suffer significantly more wear and tear.
• Gender. Pregnancy, hormonal changes and other factors cause females to develop vein problems more than men.

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What Vein Conditions Are Treated at the Downtown Vein & Vascular Center?

Serious conditions, like phlebitis and blood clots, and minor issues, like spider veins, are treated with equal attention by your Brooklyn specialist.

The most common conditions include:

• Varicose veins
• Spider veins
• Venous insufficiency or arterial insufficiency
• Skin ulcers
• Hand and arm veins
• Circulation problems
• DVT and blood clots in the leg
• Varicoceles
• May Thurner syndrome
• Lymphedema
• Testicular varicose veins
• Pelvic congestion syndrome

Treatments that are commonly used by Dr. Sobolevsky for the best treat venous diseases include:

• Endovenous laser ablation
• Endovenous radiofrequency ablation
• Endovascular therapy
• Sclerotherapy for spider veins and varicose veins
• Ambulatory phlebotomy
• Venograms or stenting
• Thrombectomy
• Vascular and arterial embolization

What Happens if I Don’t Get Treatment?

Avoid the serious side effects and results of letting vein conditions go untreated. Interrupted blood flow may lead to an amputation. Contact your New York specialist at Downtown Vein & Vascular Center today before your vein problems worsen. Get pain relief and reduce your risks of further complications.

I am Dr. Sergei Sobolevsky, a leading specialist in endovascular medicine. Having performed over 25,000 procedures throughout my career, I bring decades of experience in vascular and interventional radiology to my practice. I obtained my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1997 and completed my specialty clinical training in vascular and interventional radiology at Harvard University.

My dedication to excellence in patient care has been recognized through accolades such as being named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and inclusion in the Top Doctors New York Metro Area lists for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. With licenses in multiple states, I have also shared my expertise through presentations at various institutions in the US and abroad.

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