Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Recognizing the Signs of CVI

Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a common condition that occurs when the veins in your legs have difficulty returning blood back to the heart. When blood begins to pool in the legs, it can cause symptoms such as heavy or achy legs, swelling, spider veins, varicose veins, skin changes, and, in more advanced cases, leg ulcers.

At Vascular Centers of Texas, our team evaluates symptoms and the underlying circulation to help identify venous conditions and determine an appropriate treatment plan. Early evaluation can help address symptoms and prevent the condition from progressing.

C0 - No visible signs

Symptoms may still occur.

C1 - Spider veins

Fine red or blue surface veins.

C2 - Varicose veins

Raised, bulging or twisted veins.

C3 - Leg / ankle swelling

Often worse later in the day.

C4 - Skin changes

Color changes, eczema, firm skin.

C5 - Healed ulcer

A previous venous sore is closed.

C6 - Active ulcer

An open venous sore that has not healed.

HEAVY, ACHY, SWOLLEN LEGS?

Could it be chronic venous insufficiency?

Leg veins that have trouble returning blood to the heart can cause symptoms and skin changes.
CEAP describes clinical signs from C0 to C6. Compare your legs with these examples.

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