Vein Disease Diagnosis Diagnosing vein disease relies on a combination of symptoms, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. To confirm the presence of vein disease, a physician may use: Imaging Tests Imaging tests such as ultrasound, CT, and MRI can help doctors visualize blood clots in the veins, and subsequent tests can help determine if they are moving or growing larger. Blood Test Elevated levels of a particular substance in the blood called D dimer that is present with blood clots. Venography This technique uses an x-ray and contrast dye in the veins to find potential blood clots. Vein disease can be treated with lifestyle modifications as well as medication. Compression stockings are most commonly used to help relieve symptoms, improve blood flow and reduce swelling. However, to treat the root of the problem, interventional procedures can be done to remove or close off the diseased veins. Most of these procedures can be done in a Cardiovascular Institute of the South clinic. Without treatment, chronic venous insufficiency can be very painful and debilitating. It can lead to tissue inflammation, tissue damage, or blood clots, and can cause ulcers and infections, which can spread. It is important to consult a vein specialist for a proper diagnosis. What are the Complications Associated with Vein Disease? Vein disease can progressively get worse over time due to the pressure created by the backflow of blood in the legs. This may lead to additional spider and varicose veins, and in some cases can lead to swelling and venous ulcers at the lower calf and ankle. Even if only spider veins are present, you should consult a vein specialist to determine the problem so that it can be treated. Deep Vein Thrombosis Varicose Veins Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot develops with a deep a vein, commonly in the legs. It can occur in one or more veins and can have some serious consequences should any of the clots break loose and travel to the lungs. Varicose Veins Varicose veins are dark, enlarged, twisting veins that occur most commonly in the legs. They range in severity from merely cosmetic (spider veins) to severe with a number of associated, uncomfortable symptoms and potential complications. Book an Appointment The Leg & Vein Center at Cardiovascular Institute of the South diagnoses and treats cardiovascular conditions in the legs, such as peripheral artery disease and vein disease. Our cardiologists are among the most-renowned venous disease specialists in the nation. Book an Appointment Today Leg & Vein Center Vein Disease Vein Disease Risk Factors Vein Disease Symptoms CIS Leg & Vein Centers operate in the following areas: Baton Rouge 8401 Picardy AvenueBaton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone (225) 308-0247 Toll-Free (225) 308-0247 Fax (225) 308-0249 Gray 191 Innovation Court, Suite AGray, LA 70359 Phone (985) 303-4100 Toll-Free (877) 846-0132 Fax (985) 303-4101 Houma 225 Dunn StreetHouma, LA 70360 Phone (985) 876-0300 Toll-Free (800) 445-9676 Fax (985) 876-4605 Jennings 422 Kade Drive, Suite 1Jennings, LA 70546 Phone (337) 388-6200 Toll-Free (844) 625-0436 Fax (337) 388-6201 Lafayette on Heymann 441 Heymann BoulevardLafayette, LA 70503 Phone (337) 289-8429 Toll-Free (877) 588-8429 Fax (337) 289-8431 Lafayette on Ambassador 2730 Ambassador Caffery ParkwayLafayette, LA 70506 Phone (337) 988-1585 Toll-Free (800) 582-2435 Fax (337) 981-4694 Meridian 4909 Great River DriveMeridian, MS 39305 Phone (601) 282-8980 Toll-Free (844) 643-6200 Fax 601-693-6561 New Iberia 500 North Lewis Street, Suite 100New Iberia, LA 70563 Phone (337) 367-5200 Toll-Free (800) 555-7604 Fax (337) 369-3074 Opelousas 1233 Wayne Gilmore Circle, Suite 450Opelousas, LA 70570 Phone (337) 942-3006 Toll-Free (800) 553-2394 Fax (337) 942-7744 Thibodaux 1320 Martin Luther King DriveThibodaux, LA 70301 Phone (985) 446-2021 Toll-Free (800) 340-7030 Fax (985) 493-3818 Westbank 1901 Manhattan Blvd, Building A, Suite 200Harvey, LA 70058 Phone (504) 354-5252 Toll-Free (833) 620-5252 Fax (504) 354-5253 Zachary 6550 Main Street, Suite 1000Zachary, LA 70791 Phone (225) 654-1559 Toll-Free (877) 654-3965 Fax (225) 654-6212