Commonwealth Vein Center

01/30/2024

Call today for a consultation: 804-621-7262

Virginia's Vein Doctors. Commonwealth Vein Center is a vascular, vein, and wound care practice in Central Virginia: Colonial Heights, Richmond, Midlothian & Lawrenceville.

01/29/2024

Varicose veins affect millions of people worldwide. Call now for a consultation and stop suffering.

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05/19/2021

Do you find yourself like the woman below? Where you may be experiecning pain in your legs? What about seeing bulging and/or spider web-like veins on your legs? If yes, then you maybe suffering from varicose and/or spider veins, and if left untreated, it can get worse! Do not wait and please call Commonwealth Vein Center for a consultation. Our vein experts will get you the treatment you need!

05/18/2021

Are you feeling self-concious about the spider-web looking veins on your legs? Do you feel pain in legs when you walk? If yes, then you maybe suffering from varicose and/or spider veins. Don't wait on getting them treated as it can worsen over time which can lead to ulcers and amputation. Don't worry! Treatment of the varicose/spider veins is quick, painless and covered by most insurance plans. To learn more, schedule a screening with Commonwealth Vein Center performed by our team today!

05/17/2021

Do find yourself having pain and discomfort in your legs? Do you wish you can show off your legs while on a beach boardwalk? If yes, then you maybe suffering from varicose and/or spider veins, and if left untreated, it can get worse! The weather is getting hotter and that means it is time to bust out the shorts. Don't worry! Treatment of the varicose/spider veins is quick, painless and covered by most insurance plans. To learn more, schedule a consulation and screening with Commonwealth Vein Center performed by our team today!

05/07/2021

Do find yourself having pain and discomfort in your legs? Do find yourself having diffculty walking? Are you the kind of person who enjoys the outdoors but can't enjoy it due to the leg pain? If yes, then you maybe suffering from varicose and/or spider veins. If left untreated, it can get worse! It is that time of the year to bust out the shorts and dresses and show off the legs. Treatment of the varicose/spider veins is quick, painless and covered by most insurance plans. To learn more, schedule a consulation and screening with Commonwealth Vein Center performed by our team today!

05/05/2021

Do find yourself having pain and discomfort in your legs? What about feeling self-concious about any veins on your legs that look like spider webs? If yes, then you maybe suffering from varicose and/or spider veins. Don't wait on getting them treated as it can worsen over time! It is that time of the year to bust out the shorts and dresses and you want to show off your legs. Treatment of the varicose/spider veins is quick, painless and covered by most insurance plans. To learn more, schedule a screening with Commonwealth Vein Center performed by our team today!

05/04/2021

Many adults suffer from varicose veins and spider veins that cause pain and discomfort. If left untreated, it can worsen over time. Spring time is here and the Summer is coming up for you to show off your legs! Luckily, treatment is quick, easy, and covered by most insurance plans. To learn more, schedule a screening with Commonwealth Vein Center performed by our physicians today!

04/21/2021

Many adults suffer from varicose veins that can worsen over time, causing future pain and discomfort. Luckily, treatment is quick, easy, and covered by most insurance plans. To learn more, schedule a screening with Commonwealth Vein Center performed by our vein experts today!

04/15/2021

Smoking is a large culprit behind why people develop varicose veins and ultimatelty end up with Peripheral artery disease. If left untreated, it can result in ulcers and amputations. If you are experiencing painful leg cramps, numbness, leg discoloration, soreness and coldness in your toes, you may be at risk of PAD. Call CVC for a consultation.

04/13/2021

Limb Loss Awareness Month helps bring attention to the growing number of those living with limb loss and to increase the understanding of amputation prevention. Approximately 2 million Americans currently live with limb loss and another 28 million are at risk for amputation.[I] Limb loss is not uncommon and many may not be aware that it is largely due to disease (54%), and is preventable! Limb loss can affect people of all ages, ethnicities, and genders[I], but those at greatest risk are people who have diabetes or peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral artery disease, occurs when arteries become blocked and hardened by a buildup of plaque on the interior vessel walls decreasing blood flow to the legs and feet. As a result, the extremities do not receive the necessary amounts of oxygen and nutrients. If left untreated, PAD can lead to non-healing foot ulcers, wounds, and critical limb ischemia, all of which can lead to foot amputation.

04/08/2021

If you are experiencing any symptoms or signs above, do not wait. If PAD is left untreated, ulcers and amputations could be the result. Call Commonwealth Vein Center to get treated.

04/06/2021

One of our recent posts discussed how African Americans are the prevalent demographic that suffer from VTE. Here, we observe another element that women suffer from VTE than men; primarily African American women who do not suffer from any other condition. When looking at the bigger picture, across all races, women typically suffer from VTE at larger numbers compared to their race-respective male counterparts. One critical factor of why this disparity exists is due to pregnancy where the risk of pregnant women experiencing VTE increases 4-5 fold compared non-pregnant individuals. Furthermore, approximately 75-80% of embolic events in pregnancy are venous.

03/31/2021

An ABI test is a simple, reliable test for diagnosing the presence of blockages in the arteries of the legs – Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Research indicates that PAD affects about 10 percent of people over age 55.

The test measures the blood pressure in your ankles and compares it to the blood pressure in your arms. If the blood pressure is lower in your legs than in your arms, it may indicate that there is a restriction of blood flow in your legs.

Your doctor might recommend an ankle-brachial index test if you have leg pain while walking or risk factors for PAD, such as history of: to***co use, diabetes, hypertension, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and restricted blood flow (atherosclerosis) in other parts of your body.

The ankle-brachial index (ABI) result is used to predict the severity of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This test compares the blood pressure measured at your ankle with the blood pressure measured at your arm.

A low ankle-brachial index number can indicate narrowing or blockage of the arteries in your legs. You may have ankle-brachial index testing before and immediately after any form of excercise. A post-exercise ankle-brachial index test can assess the severity of the narrowed arteries during walking.

A slight drop in your ABI pressures with exercise means that you probably have blockages in your legs. This drop may be important, because PAD can be linked to a higher risk of heart attack or stroke. With the results of the ABI, CVC may order additional tests and get the treatment you deserve. Call us to schedule a consulation!

03/31/2021

Lymphedema, or lymphatic obstruction, is a long-term condition where excess fluid collects in tissues causing swelling (edema). This condition commonly affects one of the arms or legs. In some cases, both arms or both legs may be affected. Some patients might experience swelling in the head, ge****ls, or chest. Although it is incurable, with the right treatment, it can be controlled. Here at CVC, we offer this treatment if you are experiencing edema. Call our practice to learn more!