Why Choose Baptist Health for Vein Care
If your veins don’t function as they should, you may have vein disease. Vein disease can cause painful swelling or skin changes, and can affect your physical and emotional well-being.
Experts with Baptist Health Vein Care can help. Our vein care specialists are vascular surgeons specially trained to expertly diagnose and treat your vein disease.
This team, which sees patients at the Vein Clinic at Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute, part of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, offers minimally invasive therapies to reduce the pain and discomfort caused by vein disease. We also offer cosmetic treatments for smaller varicose and spider veins.
Our Approach
At our Vein Clinic, we value communication and patient education. We want you to understand your condition, and we will tailor your treatment plan to fit your needs.
Here, you can expect expert, whole-person care designed around you.
By the Numbers: Vein Care
Chronic Venous Disease Affects Up to 40% of U.S. Adults
Women Are Twice as Likely to Develop Varicose Veins
Endovenous Ablation Has a 93 to 98% Success Rate
1 in 4 People with Untreated Varicose Veins Develop Serious Complications
Popular Conditions and Treatments
What is Vein Disease?
Vein disease, also called venous or reflux disease, is any condition that affects the structure or function of your veins. Symptoms of vein disease may include pain, swelling, or skin changes.
What Should I Expect at the Vein Clinic?
The Vein Clinic is conveniently located in our accredited vascular lab on the Boca Raton Regional Hospital campus. This means you’ll have immediate access to the latest imaging technology and technologists specially trained to diagnose vein disease.
When you visit the Vein Clinic, you’ll receive a comprehensive vascular evaluation. Our team will assess your entire vascular system to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms. We’ll review your options, and help you understand what to expect before and after treatment.
What Services and Treatments Are Offered at the Vein Clinic?
We offer a wide range of diagnostic procedures and treatments tailored to your needs. These include:
- Catheter and port placements for dialysis, chemotherapy, long-term antibiotics or other venous infusions
- Compression garment fittings for improved blood flow in your legs, arms and pelvis, which can reduce swelling and alleviate symptoms of vein disease
- IVC filter placement to prevent blood clots from entering your lungs and causing a pulmonary embolism
- Mechanical thrombectomy to remove blood clots
- Patient counseling and education
- Phlebectomy, an office-based procedure that uses micro-incisions to remove bothersome and diseased bulging varicose veins
- Radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive, office-based procedure which uses radiofrequency to close a damaged or diseased vein
- Sclerotherapy, a type of chemical injection to eliminate spider veins
- Stents placement open blocked veins
- Thrombolytic therapy to dissolve blood clots
- Ultrasound imaging of veins to diagnose underlying disease
- Vein imaging (venograms)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Spider veins are usually not dangerous.
In rare cases, they may cause bleeding, discomfort or itching. For most people, the primary concern is appearance. If they are bothersome, there are effective treatments available.
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Mechanical thrombectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove a blood clot from a blood vessel.
A specialist inserts a thin, flexible catheter into the blood vessel to break up or remove the clot.
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Yes. If left untreated, varicose veins can lead to complications.
These may include painful skin sores, blood clots and leg swelling. In some cases, veins close to the surface of the skin can rupture and bleed.
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Compression garments, such as stockings or sleeves, apply gentle pressure to help improve blood flow.
They help move blood back toward the heart and can reduce swelling and fluid buildup. They may benefit people with conditions such as chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins and leg swelling.
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An inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a device placed in a large vein to help prevent blood clots from reaching the lungs.
It may be recommended if:
- You have blood clots but cannot take blood-thinning medication
- You have limited mobility after surgery or a serious injury
- You have had a pulmonary embolism and are at risk for another
Our Location
Vein Care | Boca Raton (Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute)
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