Central Arkansas Vein Center, P.A.

We've moved!! We are now located at 1100 N. University, Suite 260, Little Rock, AR 72207. We are in the north Evergreen Place building at the corner of University and Evergreen.

Central Arkansas Vein Center, P.A. updated their business hours.

Our CAVC family is again in need of your prayers. We have experienced the loss of another loved one. Please pray for strength and healing.

Our work family needs your prayers today. Pray for strength and that God wraps his arms around those who lost someone. Thank you!

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Leg vein disease is an extremely common but vastly under-treated condition, that many doctors are not even aware of. You can take this quiz from the American College of Phlebology to learn more about vein disease.

Online Vein Self-Assessment - American College of Phlebology The intent of this website is to provide the latest information regarding vein disorders and to create the understanding that there is much more to vein problems than just cosmetic concerns. Do you have vein problems? Would you recognize them? You could be at risk Roughly 25 million people are affec...

Stand Every 30 Minutes to Add Years to Your Life

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And helps your leg veins!

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History of Phlebology Part II.

Unlike many of our European and Australian colleagues who have embraced and accredited Phlebology for over 60 years, Phlebology has never achieved a status of a fully recognized specialty in the US.

Opportunities and training for phlebologists have evolved quite differently in different parts of the world. It seems ironic that the US medical establishment seemingly ignores a pathological process that affects millions of Americans and will increase as our population ages. Reasons for this include increasingly centralized and restrictive healthcare funding.

American medical academics have largely ignored venous disease, and as a result, teaching institutions have failed to provide the resources necessary to develop standardized training programs and certifications. As a consequence, treatment of venous disease has fallen onto both physician and non-physician practitioners from every conceivable background, often with haphazard and inadequate training!

The American College of Phlebology (ACP) was formed in 1986 and meets yearly to advance proper treatment and training for venous disease. Proper treatment involves extensive knowledge of leg vein hemodynamics and ultrasound, which Dr. Enns is highly skilled and knowledgeable in, given his board certification in Radiology. He is an active member of the ACP and prides is providing first-rate treatment of venous disorders.

Take caution when choosing a leg vein specialist and ensure they are well trained and experienced, for both cosmetic and medical indications!

Fall is here! This is the perfect time to start, renew, replace and use your compression stockings! Compression stockings are a vital part of treating venous insufficiency.
You can purchase these in our clinic with a professional fitting. Come see us today!

Compression therapy is such a vital part of a phlebology practice. Patients with venous disease often feel noticeably better with compression stockings, mainly because of improved venous return and minimizing venous hypertension.
Elite athletes also use compression stockings. Improvements in athletic performance are thought to be the result of increased blood flow, improved venous return and improved muscle oxygenation. There is also evidence that muscle jarring and vibration are decreased by compression stockings.

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HISTORY OF VARICOSE VEINS
First described by Hippocrates in 460 BC, mankind has suffered from varicose veins for over 2000 years. There have been many methods for treating varicose veins since as early as the ancient Egyptians, most of which were quite "experimental." This included "vein stripping" which is largely no longer performed.

In the 1950s and 1960s, 30% of hospital beds in Europe were taken up by patients admitted for the management of varicose veins or all types. Now it is very rare to see a patient admitted to hospital for this problem.

Treatment options for varicose veins and the importance of treating this widespread condition is still not widely known, even in the medical community.

Since only 2000, the more advanced method, Endovenous obliteration with radiofrequency (RF) device or laser, has become the preferred methods of vein specialists and surgeons.
This in-office procedure can be performed in under an hour with minimal down time. Schedule an ultrasound today to ensure your leg veins are healthy.

A simple checklist can help determine if you are at risk for vein disease. One in five women and one and six men suffer from the effects of a venous disorder. Venous circulation problems can worsen over time and affect your health and quality of life. If you answer yes to any of these questions, schedule a screening ultrasound now!
Do you:
Sit or stand for long periods of time?
Are you overweight?
Have a family history or varicose or spider veins?
Are you pregnant?
Are you over age 50?
Do you take hormone supplements?
Have you had leg surgery?
Changes to your legs - such as spider veins, varicose veins, skin discoloration, swelling especially around ankles, and ulcers?
Have you ever had a blood clot or DVT?

Spider vein fact: 50% of people with spider veins have a venous problem!
That means that superficial sclerotherapy injections can only help so much, and all spider vein patients should be screened for underlying venous insufficiency as a cause of their spider veins!

There are approximately 50 million individuals in the United States who have varicose veins and up to 4 million with chronic venous insufficiency. Approximately 1 million people have venous ulcers.
It is very important to get your legs screened for this! Call us today.

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Your procedure will run smoothly and without a hitch when you
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Our Specialty:
We specialize in venous insufficiency of the legs, both medical
and cosmetic, to ensure we provide the highest quality care to our
patients. Call today if you have varicose veins you'd like
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Don't Live in Pain:
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Vein Treatment:
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Minimally-Invasive:
Our procedures are designed to get you leading a normal life
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Now is the perfect time to receive a screening ultrasound for vein disease! Some insurance companies require three months of compression stockings before Radiofrequency ablation, depending on the stage of the vein disease, allowing you to schedule the procedure in the fall!

Treatment can help varicose veins

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Varicose veins can be a hidden health risk

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www.courier-journal.com Varicose veins are swollen, bulging veins, gnarled and twisted and visible just beneath the skin. They are unsightly to be sure, and if you are among the many millions of American men and women afflicted, you probably see them as nothing more than an ugly nuisance — just one more unpleasant aspect o…

Initial Screening and One or Two Sclerotherapy Treatments at Central Arkansas Vein Center (Up to...

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Did you know we also offer diagnostic ultrasound services? This includes many general and vascular ultrasound exams and real-time consultation with Dr. Enns.

What’s in Your Stocking? Make Sure it’s Not DVT. - Vascular Disease Foundation

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vasculardisease.org What’s in Your Stocking? Make Sure it’s Not DVT.Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in the deep veins in the legs. These clots can break loose and travel to the lungs, causing a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism (PE). Even when they don’t, they can cause permanent damage to the leg veins t...

How educated are you?
Test your Varicose Vein knowledge!

True or False: Varicose veins are a cosmetic issue and don’t need to be treated.
False. Varicose veins, though often thought of as a cosmetic nuisance, can actually progress to a more serious form of venous disease called chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). CVI is a progressive disease that can result in increasingly serious signs and symptoms if not treated, including leg pain, swelling, restlessness, skin damage and ulcers. And, as a treatable condition, varicose veins can be addressed by various minimally-invasive treatments before they progress.

True or False: Spider veins are the same thing as varicose veins.
False. Spider veins, like varicose veins, are caused by dysfunctional vein valves. However, spider veins appear as a nest of blue or red veins just under the surface of the skin, and typically do not bulge above the skin’s surface like varicose veins. Varicose veins are a sign of venous disease and should be diagnosed and treated by a vein specialist to avoid progression to CVI. It is recommended that people seek professional advice for both spider veins and varicose veins.

True or False: Genetics and age are common factors in the development of varicose veins and CVI.
True. Genetics and age are large contributors to varicose veins and CVI development. In fact, women older than 50 are most likely to develop venous disease. And, if you have a family member who suffers from varicose veins or signs and symptoms of CVI, you are more likely to develop varicose veins in your lifetime.

True or False: Men are not at risk for developing varicose veins and CVI.
False. Men are at risk for experiencing varicose veins as well as more severe signs and symptoms of CVI. In fact, 43% of men are expected to develop venous disease by the time they reach their 60s; however, a majority of those do not seek treatment until the condition worsens.

True or False: Varicose veins and CVI treatments are just too expensive to consider.
False. Because varicose veins and CVI are recognized as clinical conditions, most insurance plans will cover treatment.

True or False: Compression stockings and elevation of the feet are cures for varicose veins.
False. Although compression stockings provide graduated compression from the ankle up to the knee or thigh, which helps to reduce pain and swelling, they only help to manage symptoms and do not provide a cure. In fact, people with varicose veins may need to continue to wear these stockings for the rest of their lives. Likewise, elevating the feet above the thighs when sitting and above the heart when lying down can help to ease pressure on the veins, but elevation, like the use of compression stockings, is not a cure for varicose veins.

True or False: Varicose veins can be a result of prolonged standing.
True. Those spending the entire day on their feet are at higher risk for developing varicose veins. It is recommended that individuals with careers that require prolonged standing, such as restaurant servers or flight attendants, rest each day by elevating their feet above their heart.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following factors can contribute to varicose veins and CVI: crossing legs, weight or exercise?
Answer: Weight. Being overweight often contributes to the formation of varicose veins, with the added pressure on the legs and ankles causing the veins to bulge and blood flow to be disrupted. Regular exercise is recommended to increase blood flow in the legs and maintain a healthy weight to mitigate signs and symptoms that can lead to CVI, particularly varicose veins.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not shown to contribute to varicose veins and CVI: prior trauma or injury, insufficient hydration or pregnancy?
Answer: Insufficient hydration. Insufficient hydration should not affect the development of varicose veins. However, trauma or injury to the lower limbs can contribute to signs and symptoms leading to CVI, including varicose veins. And, during pregnancy, there is increased pressure on the veins that may contribute to the creation of varicose veins in the legs. In some cases, varicose veins will disappear after pregnancy.

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