The screening process consists of four simple steps:
- completion of a brief demographic questionnaire
- assessment of venous thromboembolism risk and venous-specific quality of life
- abbreviated venous ultrasound exam
- lower extremity inspection for signs of chronic venous insufficiency.
Participants receive a report card as well as disease-specific educational materials during the exit interview. Those screened are encouraged to share their results with their primary care provider.
If you present with numerous spider veins, bulging rope-like varicose veins, skin color changes, swelling of the ankles, or other symptoms of venous disease, you will be scheduled for a duplex ultrasound appointment with a trained ultrasonographer, and a second appointment with the doctor to review the findings.