9 columbushosp.org Get the care you need If you’re struggling with a vascular issue, treatment can protect your health and restore your quality of life. “You can get very appropriate and competent care close to home, from people who have a good deal of experience,” Albin said. Heart care and prevention Columbus Cardiology Clinic is here to help you get healthy. For an appointment, call 402-562-4835, or visit columbuscardiology.org to learn more about our services and providers. Treating wounds caused by vascular problems Blood flow problems and swelling due to vascular diseases can keep wounds from healing, said Brandon L. Borer, DPM, a member of the team at the Wound Ostomy Clinic (W.O.C.). Treating the underlying vascular issue may help with a wound patient’s overall care. “If I think the cause is arterial or venous in nature, I’m able to order the appropriate test to diagnose the problem, and then refer patients to the appropriate provider and get that problem solved right here at Columbus Community Hospital,” Borer said. “And it’s life-changing for that patient.” Expert care for venous disease “Venous disease in the United States is vastly underdiagnosed,” said Jeremy Albin, MD, a general surgeon at CCH. One of the many types of venous disease our team treats is venous insufficiency. This condition happens when valves in the legs stop working properly, allowing blood to pool there instead of flowing back to the heart. Symptoms of venous insufficiency can include twisted, swollen varicose veins; leg cramps and swelling; legs that feel weak, achy or heavy with prolonged standing; skin discoloration; and burning and itching of the legs. Without treatment, venous insufficiency can cause high pressure in the veins, which in turn could lead to swelling and nonhealing ulcers. When you treat venous insufficiency early, you may be able to prevent those complications and relieve symptoms. Initial options may be conservative and nonsurgical. If these treatments don’t work, procedures available at CCH include: ● Endovenous ablation. In this procedure, radiofrequency or laser energy is used to close off a diseased vein. This forces blood to flow through healthy veins, which can help the swelling in your legs. ● Adhesion. This process involves using medical-grade glue to seal off the problematic vein. > >
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