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Dr. Chaminda Jayanetti

Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute

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Varicose Veins Treatment

Dr. Chaminda Jayanetti, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, talks about treatment for varicose veins. The specialist explains he does several studies, such as reflux ultrasound, in order to determine the venous disease, where the problems are in the venous system and what veins should be treated.

Function of the Veins

Dr. Chaminda Jayanetti, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains what the veins are and what their function is. He describes the trip of the blood around the body, which starts at the heart. Then, the blood goes through the aorta, into the arteries, capillaries, then into the two large veins called the superior and inferior vena cava, and finally back to the heart.

Heart Health: Blood Clots

With a digital imaging of the inside of the blood vessel, Dr. Chaminda Jayanetti, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains how blood clots happen. He says blood clots are a chemical reaction that occurs within the elements of blood: the red cells, the platelets and the proteins. They can form very rapidly, and the blood turns solid.

Causes of Varicose Veins

Varicose vein is a disease process, explains Dr. Chaminda Jayanetti, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, with a digital imaging. He says the process starts with a structure called the valve of the vein. Valves can be dysfunctional for many reasons. Wear and tear can happen with aging or very intense activities. They also can be dysfunctional because of a trauma, obesity and hormonal effects.

Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is determined depending on the type of patient, explains Dr. Chaminda Jayanetti, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. He says many hospitalized patients could experience pain, perhaps, from a recent surgery. In these patients, DVT can be silent and nurses or clinicians find that problem. In active patients, DVT tends to be a bit more symptomatic. Leg pain and swelling are the most common symptoms, the doctor says.

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