CVT Vein Therapy Center

Venous disease affects millions worldwide, causing discomfort, pain, and potential complications. While lifestyle factors such as obesity, prolonged sitting, and lack of exercise are commonly associated with venous issues, emerging research highlights the role of genetics in this condition. In this blog, we delve into genetics and its influence on venous disease, shedding light on […]

Venous disease is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when veins in the legs or other parts of the body become damaged or weakened, leading to symptoms such as swelling, pain and heaviness. Luckily, there are several treatment options available. One of the most effective and widely recommended approaches is […]

Veins are thin-walled structures that keep your blood flowing in one direction. When veins are damaged, they can hinder your circulatory system by allowing blood to collect and flow in a backward fashion. This creates an unusually high buildup of pressure which can lead to venous disease – a common condition that affects millions of […]

Varicose veins and spider veins are two different conditions that are often confused with each other. While they may look similar, they have distinct differences, including different underlying causes and treatments. What are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are enlarged veins that often appear on the legs and feet. They are usually blue, green, or purple […]

Lymphedema is an incurable but treatable medical condition caused by injury, trauma or congenital defectsin the lymphatic system, resulting in swelling of the legs, arms, or other areas of the body. It is estimated that 3-5 million Americans suffer from lymphedema, but due to a lack of awareness, information, and education (even within the medical community), […]

Wednesday January 18, 2023 from 8:00am-6:00pm Start the new year off with new legs! Call (225)767-6039 to schedule your appointment for a free vein screening for your varicose and spider veins!

CVT would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Thanks to everyone for making this another great and successful year!

CVT Vein Therapy Center is happy to announce the newest radiofrequency ablation catheter, the Venclose Maven, for minimally invasive treatment of incompetent perforator veins. It was cleared by the FDA in October 2021, and CVT has already successfully performed several ablations using the Maven. This catheter allows doctors to address refluxing perforators, which is a […]

Do you suffer from any chronic venous disorders, such as heavy legs, spider and varicose veins, or edema? Medical compression stockings provide significant relief of aching legs, pain, the feeling of swelling and heaviness, and other venous and lymphatic symptoms. This compression can be applied in different pressure degrees, forms, and styles and materials based on […]

“A successful team is a group of many hands but of one mind.” – Bill Bethel

We would like to wish a very Happy Anniversary to our wonderful Brandie Henry, PA-C in the Vein Therapy Center! Your extreme dedication to CVT and all your hard work do not go unnoticed and we appreciate all that you do – you are AWESOME and we THANK YOU!

Sigvaris Group stopped in last week for an in-service to educate our staff on the importance of compression garments and how to properly measure for them. We are always striving to be the best at what we do!

This is a great before and after of one of our patient’s who suffered with bulging, symptomatic varicose veins. The stab phlebectomy was performed right here in the Vein Therapy Center by Brandie Henry, PA-C with little to no downtime. This gentleman is a very happy camper – GREAT RESULTS!

CVT Vein Therapy Center would like to welcome our new employee Sydney Sweitzer to the CVT family! Sydney is the new medical assistant who will be assisting Brandie Henry, PA-C in the vein center.

CVT recognizes the importance of continued medical education.This morning, David Barry whose head of the CVT Vascular Lab, spent the morning educating our mid-level providers on vascular testing.

Summer Special!!! Free consult with 20% off cosmetic spider vein treatment! Ends 5/31/2022 – Call (225)767-6039 to schedule your consult.

The 2022 Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants recently held their annual CME conference in New Orleans, which offers exciting and productive opportunities for sponsors to show their products and services to the most influential decision makers in the state. CVT’s very own Brandie Henry, PA-C had the honor of speaking at this event, with her […]

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CVT Vein Therapy Center introduces the latest, heat-based treatment option for diseased veins - the VENCLOSE Radiofrequency ablation procedure.