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When Should You See A Vein Specialist? | Franciscan Health Podcast

Worried your leg heaviness, swelling, or visible veins mean something more? Adam Hicks, MD, Board-certified vascular surgeon with Franciscan Health, and Cassie Himes, NP, Board-certified Nurse Practitioner, explain when to seek evaluation for venous disease. They describe common symptoms (aching, swelling, end-of-day heaviness), risk factors like pregnancy and prolonged standing, how office ultrasound identifies reflux, and when lifestyle measures or procedural treatment may be recommended.

00:00 Introductions

00:34 What does venous disease mean?

01:03 How venous return works and what happens when valves fail

01:09 Symptoms of venous disease

01:21 Varicose veins as a sign of a deeper issue

01:32 How does venous return happen and progression with age and standing

01:44 Who is at highest risk for venous disease?

01:47 Women are at higher risk for venous disease

01:54 Pregnancy and other risk factors for venous disease

02:03 The impact on women vs men

02:08 What are varicose veins and how do they relate to venous disease?

02:12 Do varicose veins hurt?

02:24 Are varicose veins painful and what does that mean for deeper issues?

02:49 Not all varicose veins are painful; they can signal deeper problems

03:33 Signs of venous disease and what women might miss

03:44 Spider veins as possible signs of deeper venous disease

04:31 Hormones and pregnancy link to venous disease

04:34 Pregnancy increases vein bulging and laxity

04:56 Hormones make veins more lax

05:16 Prevention: compression stockings and lifestyle

05:25 Lifestyle vs vein treatments: two treatment buckets

05:31 Lifestyle modifications for venous disease

05:34 Vein treatment options: closing, heating, glue, foam, removal

06:11 Vein treatment modalities: heating, glue, foam, removal

06:30 Direct vein removal in the operating room

06:42 What to expect at the vein clinic

06:47 Vein clinic visit: history, ultrasound imaging

07:31 Ultrasound imaging to identify refluxing veins

07:50 Superficial and deep venous systems

07:56 Ultrasound as cornerstone of vein imaging

08:08 The vein clinic focuses on patient care

08:32 Cosmetic vs underlying vascular disease: addressing both

08:46 The vein clinic can help everyone

08:56 Learn more at Franciscan Health

09:00 Share and explore the podcast library

09:05 Wrap-up

Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke

Many Indiana residents have been experiencing wildfire smokes. Even though fires are not present in the area, the linger smoke can still be harmful. Learn what you can do to protect yourself from the wildfire smoke and track air quality through www.airnow.gov.

Learn more about how wildfire smoke can affect your health. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/wildfire-smoke-affect-health-indiana

Bethany Snider, PA, Physician Assistant in Indianapolis, Indiana

Bethany Snider, PA, is a physician assistant specializing in cardiology with Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians Indianapolis.

Snider completed her professional education at the University of Evansville and the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences.

“Patients should expect for me to treat them like a family member,” Snider said. “I’ll be providing treatment that I think is best for someone I love.”

Her office location and phone number are:

5330 East Stop 11 Road
Indianapolis, IN 46237
To make an appointment, call (317) 893-1900.

Physician Profile Link: https://www.franciscanhealth.org/find-a-provider/bethany-snider-1720484819

Our doctors will hear you now. Franciscan Physician Network provides convenient, comprehensive care for your entire family. Our physicians provide personal care for their patients and coordinate other medical care as needed.

Franciscan Physician Network is one of the largest and most respected physician networks in the Midwest. Together, we’re inspiring health in our communities by caring for you and your family throughout every stage of life.

Your Heart and Cholesterol

Join cardiovascular disease and internal medicine physician Asad Torabi, MD, for a discussion on heart valve disease. This episode focuses on cholesterol and your heart health.

Learn more about heart valve disease, care and cholesterol:

◾ Heart Valve Replacement And Repairs https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/what-is-heart-valve-disease
◾ 3 Myths About Heart Valve Surgery https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/myths-heart-valve-surgery
◾ Heart Valve Replacement And Repair https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/heart-valve-repair-vs-replacement
◾Cholesterol’s Effect On Your Body https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/cholesterol-and-your-body

#HeartValveDisease #CardiovascularDisease #HeartHealth #Cardiology #Cholesterol

Franciscan Health Tactical Athletic Care Clinic (TACC) – Lafayette, Indiana

Public safety officials such as first responders and military personnel don’t normally come to mind when someone says the word “athlete.” However, because of the strenuous physical demands of their jobs, they are considered “tactical athletes,” and they often suffer injuries and ailments commonly faced by “traditional athletes.”

See how the Franciscan Health Tactical Athletic Care Clinic (TACC) in Lafayette, Indiana cares for these individuals, which is often very similar to that of the traditional athlete. https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/tactical-athlete-care-clinic-for-public-safety-personnel