From time to time we have patients asking us about leg veins removal in relation to coronary artery surgery. The question can go like this: “My doctor told me not to remove my leg veins because i may need them later in life for a coronary bypass operation, is this true?”

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Luckily for us, my being a physician who is board certified in thoracic surgery and having practiced cardiac surgery for over 20 years, means that we have more insight into this issue of leg veins removal and coronary artery surgery than most.

Newer and More Common Procedures do not use Leg Veins

Yes, the great saphenous leg vein is still the most common conduit used for coronary artery bypass surgery. But, there are more and more arterial grafts being performed. In addition there is less and less coronary artery surgery being performed because of better risk factor control, better medications and stenting.

If You Have Varicose Veins Your Saphenous Vein May Not be the Best Choice

The saphenous veins of patients with venous insufficiency and varicose veins are diseased and extremely large which make them poor conduits. Because their diameters are so large the velocity of flow in the vein is slow which leads to early graft closure.

Don’t Worry about Leg Veins Removal

Therefore this should be of no concern to patients suffering from varicose vein disease and want their leg veins removed. In addition, the venous ablation is often performed at or a little below the level of the knee which leaves the saphenous vein in the lower leg which is usually smaller if needed.

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An important fact that many patients are still unaware of, is that conditions like varicose and spider veins needn’t be treated in a hospital anymore. By incorporating new state-of-the art technologies Premier Vein Centers is able to provide patients with a range of vein treatments, the majority of which can be performed in-office.

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A skin ulcer is caused by a venous reflux disorder that is called a venous stasis ulcer. Early signs that a venous stasis ulcer may develop include a darkening of the skin in the area of the ankle. Gradually, the skin may become leathery or waxy in appearance. 
Without treatment of the venous disease, the skin may breakdown and bleeding may occur.

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The abnormal limb or limbs should be treated thoroughly for best results. They may be treated at the same time or after one another.

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The backward flow of blood in varicose veins and main superficial trunks, the great saphenous vein (GSV) and lesser saphenous (LSV) vein actually interfere with the normal venous return of blood. Removal of these areas of abnormal circulation actually improves circulation of blood in the treated limb. It is this improvement in limb circulation that causes improvement of symptoms of tiredness and heaviness in the limb.

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Increase in the diameter of a vein results in the malfunction of valves inside of the vein that are designed to prevent blood from flowing backward in the vein. An inherited weakness of the vein wall (genetic) and circulating hormones that relax the smooth muscle of the vein wall are the most common causes. Females have high levels of such a hormone, the hormone progesterone. Pregnancies, obesity, hormone replacement therapy, the use of female oral contraceptives as well as occupations that require a standing position are additional causes of varicose veins. Since females usually have multiple risk factors for the development of varicose veins, about three fourths of the persons who have varicose veins are women and 25% are men.

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A Phlebologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders.

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Varicose veins are a problem that can be successfully treated but the disorder cannot be permanently cured. The treatment of the abnormal veins does not remove the original tendency of a patient to develop varicose veins. Therefore, many patients need to return for maintenance treatments after their initial treatment is completed.

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Varicose Veins are veins that become abnormally swollen and large, usually due to defective valves in the vein. Varicose veins are sometimes bluish in color, protrude from the surface of the skin, and frequently have a winding or worm-like appearance.

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Phlebology is the branch of medicine that deals with veins and disease of veins.

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