Providers · Cardiology

Leg swelling, venous insufficiency and compression: cardiology referrals

Many patients with leg swelling have chronic venous insufficiency, post-thrombotic syndrome or lymphedema alongside their cardiac care. When you order compression, we handle the benefits check, fitting, delivery and follow-up — and keep your office updated.

Patients we help

Who we see

  • Chronic venous insufficiency and venous edema
  • Varicose veins and leg heaviness or aching
  • Post-thrombotic syndrome after DVT
  • Leg swelling after vein harvest or other cardiovascular surgery
  • Lymphedema — swelling that persists 3 months or more and doesn’t resolve with elevation

How we work with you

  • We fill compression exactly as ordered — strength, length and style
  • Whether compression is appropriate with heart failure or peripheral arterial disease is the treating provider’s decision; we follow your order
  • Our certified fitters check fit and comfort, and tell your office if a patient can’t tolerate the garment
  • Ready-to-wear stockings, wraps and custom garments from all major brands

Related pages

WEB
Compression precautions
PAD, heart failure and neuropathy.
PT
Vein conditions
Patient page on CVI and varicose veins.
WEB
Compression stockings
Styles, strengths and brands.
RX
Garment orders
What the Rx needs.

What we handle for your office

  • Benefits check and prior authorization, and we tell your office right away if anything is missing
  • Fitting by certified compression fitters, with in-stock garments, wraps and custom flat knit
  • Pumps (E0651 / E0652) delivered and set up, with follow-up
  • Updates to your office through Parachute Health or by fax
  • A cash-pay option for patients without coverage, through our online shop
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Sources: Lymphedema Advocacy Group and Lymphedema Education & Awareness Project fact sheets (LymphedemaAdvocacyGroup.org, LymphedemaProject.org), citing J Clin Oncol 2009;27(3):390-7; Cancer 2010;116:5138-49; J Am Coll Cardiol 2008;52(10):799-806; Vasc Med 1998;3:145-156; Clin Genet 2010;77:438-452. This page is referral information for clinicians, not medical advice.