Varicose veins are a vascular condition. They can cause leg pain, swelling and itching. When that happens, varicose veins are no longer a cosmetic problem, but a health problem. That is why you need the Vein Center at the Arizona Heart Institute.

Our friendly staff and vascular surgeons will treat your varicose veins expertly, quickly and safely, with minimal discomfort and little downtime. We use the latest treatment techniques available including Endoluminal Laser Ablation of the Greater Saphenous Vein (ELT) and Endovenous Radiofrequency Closure to treat varicose and spider veins.

Spider Veins

Spider veins are the least serious and the most common vein disorder. Spider veins are essentially smaller versions of varicose veins. Spider veins commonly appear during and after pregnancy as a small red or purple cluster of veins that are near the skin's surface. Depending on how large or dark they are, they may appear unattractive, but generally do not cause much discomfort.

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are stretched, swollen veins that occur when the valves do not close completely and a significant amount of blood pools behind the valves. As the amount of pooled blood increases, the walls of the veins weaken. The dilation or ballooning of the veins can occur anywhere from the ankle to the groin. In addition to being unattractive, this condition can result in pain, swelling, itching, night cramps, skin discoloration and breakdown.

Arizona Heart Institute Vein Centers
2632 N 20th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-707-3511