Minimally invasive treatment to open narrow veins
Multiple venous conditions such as deep vein thrombosis and chronic venous insufficiency and May-Thurner syndrome can cause veins in the legs, chest or abdomen to narrow or become blocked. Your doctor may recommend placement of a wire mesh tube called a stent to open the vein and allow blood to flow more easily.
The doctors in our Vein Program are experts at treating venous disorders using advanced minimally invasive methods. They will work with you to develop a treatment plan for your unique condition to help relieve symptoms and minimize the risk of complications.
What to expect during venous stenting
You may be asked to not eat or drink the day of your procedure. You will have an IV inserted in your hand to provide a sedative to relax you during the stent placement. The doctor will numb the incision site with a local anesthetic and insert a thin, flexible tube called a catheter with a balloon attached to the end of it.
Using X-ray guidance, your surgeon will direct the catheter to the narrowed vein. The doctor will then inflate the balloon to press the stent into place and hold open the narrowed vein. The catheter will then be removed, and you will be taken to a recovery area. You may be monitored for several hours following the procedure but will likely be able to return home the same day.
Conditions
Claudication
Claudication is muscle pain caused by clogged arteries that reduce blood flow to the muscles.
Venous Occlusion
A condition in which a vein becomes narrowed, blocked or compressed by nearby structures such as muscles, arteries, or other veins.
Tests
Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
The cardiac computed tomography scan, or cardiac CT, uses X-rays to create three-dimensional images of your heart and blood vessels.
Fluoroscopy
A fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses a continuous X-ray beam passed through the body to create real-time, moving images of your internal structures.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging, better known as cardiac MRI, is a combination of radio waves, magnets and computer technology to create images of your heart and blood vessels.
Our providers
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Raghuveer Vallabhaneni, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Danielle Salazar, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Marissa Magtanong, CRNP
Vascular Surgery
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Kyle B. Reynolds, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Renee Bannerman, CRNP
Cardiology & Heart Failure
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Bianca M. Cutler, CRNP
Vascular Surgery
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Manisha S. Gonsalves, CRNP
Vascular Surgery
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Jesse Patrick Garcia, MD
Vascular Surgery & General Surgery
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Lucy B Kupersmith, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Jason Ryan Crowner, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Jason Andrew Chin, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Cameron M. Akbari, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Nebiyu Adenaw, MD
Vascular Interventional Radiology
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Javairiah Fatima, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Sarkis Garabet Aghazarian, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Krystal C Maloni, MD
Vascular Surgery
Our locations
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MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
201 E. University Pkwy. Baltimore, MD 21218
MedStar St Mary's Hospital
25500 Point Lookout Rd. Leonardtown, MD 20650
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd. NW Washington, DC, 20007
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
18101 Prince Philip Dr. Olney, MD 20832
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
7503 Surratts Rd. Clinton, MD 20735
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving St. NW Washington, DC 20010
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Ask MHVI
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