Vein stenting is a minimally invasive procedure used in selected patients with narrowed or blocked deep veins, often in the pelvis or thigh. Conditions such as May-Thurner syndrome, chronic venous obstruction, or post-thrombotic syndrome may cause persistent leg swelling, heaviness, pain, or skin changes.
Heart and Vascular Specialists can evaluate symptoms, review imaging, and coordinate referral for advanced venous intervention when appropriate.
Symptoms patients may notice
- Sudden leg swelling, pain, tightness, redness, or warmth
- Severe heaviness or difficulty walking from swelling
- History of DVT, clotting disorder, recent surgery, trauma, cancer, or immobility
- Symptoms concerning for iliofemoral DVT or severe venous obstruction
How we evaluate this condition
- Urgent venous ultrasound when DVT is suspected
- Risk assessment for clotting and bleeding
- Coordination with vascular/interventional teams when thrombolysis or thrombectomy may be appropriate
- Assessment for pulmonary embolism symptoms when present
Treatment and care options
- Anticoagulation therapy for most DVT patients when appropriate
- Catheter-directed thrombolysis or mechanical thrombectomy referral for selected severe cases
- Compression and post-thrombotic syndrome prevention strategies when appropriate
- Follow-up to assess recurrence risk and underlying causes
Request evaluation for chronic leg swelling or suspected venous obstruction.