Varicose Veins Case study 001: Treatment For Congenital Arteriovenous Malformation
Life-changing treatment for varicose veins
Two years of expert care brings relief and lasting improvement
This 29-year-old patient was born with an arteriovenous malformation and struggled for years. Multiple vascular surgeons refused treatment, but Dr Nishath Altaf helped him over two years. The patient no longer needs compression stockings, and his skin and lifestyle have improved significantly.
Symptoms
Swollen veins, painful legs, skin changes like redness or warmth, bleeding from fragile veins, restricted mobility, and frequent infections or ulcers in the affected area.
Motivation for treatment
Improving quality of life, preventing complications like chronic pain or infections, reducing the risk of bleeding, enhancing mobility and physical activity, improving the appearance of the affected area, and minimising long-term health risks associated with poor circulation.
Transformative care for varicose veins
A congenital arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare condition, where you’re born with arteries and veins that don’t connect properly. This disrupts blood flow and can lead to problems like swollen veins, pain, bleeding, and even damage to the skin and tissues.
This patient as shown in the case study went to several vascular surgeons, but none of them would treat him. When he was born, doctors told his parents to wait until he was older, and then when he got older, they said it should’ve been done when he was a baby. No one wanted to take it on. Dr Altaf was the first to help, treating him for a couple of years. He had to wear compression stockings all the time and would bleed a lot, ending up in the hospital each time. It was really affecting his life—he couldn’t do sports, and if he knocked his leg, it would bleed. Now, after treatment, he doesn’t need the stockings anymore, and even the skin on his foot has improved, looking much healthier.
