What is Venous Disease Exactly?

Veins are blood vessels that carry blood to your heart. This talk will provide a broad overview of venous disease with a review of its history, diagnosis, treatment strategies and future direction. Speaker: Eri Fukaya, MD

[@dorothybrown8859]

This is an excellent and informative presentation, easy to understand. So good that I am pleased to watch it again, 3 years later, to which I owe thanks to Eve for commenting on my comment.❤

[@lucasmyint8140]

Well explained! I m not a medical personnel. I learn a lot . Simple n easy to understand for ordinary person. You know a lot in this field, but you are humble n sincere. THANKS A MILLION.

[@philliploco5037]

Excellent speech Dr .Eri Fukaya has made a complicated subject easier to understand. Thank you very much.

[@dorothybrown8859]

Thank you, Dr. Fukaya, I was recently diagnosed with venous reflux in my right leg for c/o of severe leg pain, and diminished pedal pulses. Recent Venous and Arterial studies revealed at least part of the reason for the pain (in my opinion) but the only response I got from the cardiologist's office (through My Chart) was, "If both legs are hurting I do not think this is the cause of the pain." I guess that's the end of it, no treatment and no suggestions, and no reason for the pain. The pain is severe at times, and life-altering. At 75 years old while looking for information and possible treatments I found your video. I am grateful as it is obvious I will have to help myself. I appreciate the information, and answers to my immediate questions were answered by questions from your audience. I find hope from the information and suggestions you offered in your video. Thank you, thank you.

[@dorothybrown8859]

Because I also have burning pain in addition to the severe, deep pain, I am inclined to think I also have peripheral neuropathy, not only in the legs, but in my feet/toes/metatarsals, 24/7. Do you have any videos on treatment for peripheral neuropathy? I take Metformin.

[@eveoakley6270]

You should not be consulting a Cardiologist for venous problems. You need a vein specialist/Phlebologist who can carry out an Endovenous duplex vein mapping scan to identify any incompetent veins and can treat them with the necessary procedures.

[@dorothybrown8859]

@@eveoakley6270Thank you. If you reread my initial comments you will see that I had venous/arterial studies. More recently I stumbled upon electrical muscle stimulation and discovered it provides relief of the neuropathy. Electrical acupuncture has helped, (difficult to find) but the EMS is immediate, less expensive, less invasive than some treatments, and I can do it at home.

[@elsanery2159]

You're a terrific, brilliant doctor!

[@jimbo7577]

You answered every question that i had. Thank you!

[@thetravelersnotebook516]

Excellent lecture! Simple and easy to understand even for those who has no background on the subject.

[@philisbramlett6890]

I'm concerned about the lack of recognition of abuse to patients who are bound ? Please comment ?

[@madmarkstoys]

THANK YOU SO MUCH !!

[@eveoakley6270]

There are now procedures available that can cure venous insufficiency. I have had them at a specialist vein clinic in London.

[@dorothybrown8859]

Eve, would you share what that treatment/cure is?

[@eveoakley6270]

@@dorothybrown8859 I first of all had an Endovenous Duplex Ultrasound Vein Mapping Scan in 2018. I then travelled back a few weeks later and underwent Endovenous Laser Ablation Therapy (EVLT) together with Transluminal Occlusion of Perforators (TRLOP), followed after a necessary eight week gap with Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy. The TRLOP procedure was because I had four incompetent perforator veins. Not many vascular doctors can work on these small perforators and often leave them out, which then causes the patients venous insufficiency to slowly return making them believe that the treatment has not worked. I haven’t looked back since after suffering the most horrendous venous ulcers and having them just managed with compression by our UK NHS. I did have to pay for my treatment, but it was worth every single penny. There are now more up to date treatments available since 2019. Look up The Whiteley Protocol.

[@lourdessierra4552]

She is not well versed

[@Brett_S_420]

Maybe not in public speaking, but that has nothing to do with her being knowledgeable on the topic. Where did you go to medical school? What about your residency? What did you choose as your thesis? I'm only curious since you must be seeing things I did not and I thought I might find some of publications in the journals that could give me insight into your ability to ascertain hers...