Varicose Veins Evaluation & Treatment

Board Certified Cardiologist & Vein Specialist located in Houston , Tomball and Cypress, TX

Advanced Vascular Care in Houston

Varicose veins may seem like a cosmetic concern, but they can also be a sign of underlying circulation problems that should not be ignored. At Apex Heart & Vascular Center, Yasir Akram, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, and the experienced vascular team provide comprehensive evaluation and advanced treatment for varicose veins and related vascular conditions.

If you are concerned about the appearance of your veins, leg discomfort, or circulation issues, professional evaluation can help identify the cause and guide the right treatment.

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Comprehensive Varicose Vein Evaluation

At Apex Heart & Vascular Center, every patient receives a thorough vascular evaluation to identify the root cause of varicose veins—not just treat what’s visible.

Your evaluation may include:

Review of medical history and symptoms
Detailed physical examination
Vascular ultrasound to assess blood flow and valve function

This diagnostic approach allows the team to determine whether varicose veins are cosmetic or related to a more serious circulation issue.

Varicose Vein Treatment Options

Treatment is personalized based on your symptoms, circulation findings, and goals.

Conservative Management

For mild cases, initial recommendations may include:

Compression stockings
Elevating the legs
Avoiding prolonged standing or sitting
Lifestyle adjustments

While these steps can reduce discomfort, they typically do not eliminate visible varicose veins.

Why Choose Apex Heart & Vascular Center?

Board-certified cardiovascular and vascular expertise
Advanced diagnostic imaging
Minimally invasive treatment options
Multiple convenient locations in Houston, Tomball, and Cypress
Patient-centered, comprehensive vascular care

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When Should I Worry About Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins do not always cause serious health problems, but they should be evaluated if you experience symptoms such as:

Leg aching or heaviness
Burning or itching around the veins
Swelling in the ankles or lower legs
Skin discoloration or thickening
Pain that worsens after standing

Varicose veins are often associated with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a condition where leg veins cannot effectively return blood to the heart. Over time, CVI can lead to swelling, skin changes, and non-healing ulcers.

Varicose veins may also increase the risk of blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In rare cases, a clot can travel to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism, which is a medical emergency.

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Yasir Akram, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI

Board Certified Cardiologist & Vein Specialist

At Apex Heart & Vascular Center, Yasir Akram, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, and our team of experts offer comprehensive care for heart, vascular, and venous problems at our offices in Houston, Tomball, and Cypress, Texas. We take a holistic and integrative approach, focusing on the whole patient to improve or prevent heart and vascular issues. We diagnose and manage many cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and varicose veins. And, we use advanced diagnostic tools such as echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests, and vascular ultrasounds to identify core health issues and create an effective treatment plan. In addition to diagnosing heart disease and vascular conditions, our team performs interventional procedures like angioplasty and stent placements, improving blood flow through arteries. We also do endovascular vein ablation and varicose vein closure using radiofrequency ablation techniques, the VenaSeal® procedure, and Varithena® chemical

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