There is a window to act earlier
Changes happen before symptoms
In many cases, congestion starts building days to weeks before you feel worse.
This gives your care team a chance to catch changes early and take action sooner.
How it progresses
Healthy → Early congestion → More congestion → Symptoms
Why early detection matters
The earlier congestion is found, the better the chance to prevent worsening heart failure.
It happens before you feel it
Congestion often builds up before you notice:
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Weight gain
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Swelling (legs or abdomen)
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Shortness of breath
…it has already been developing.
Why venous congestion matters
Heart failure isn't just about how strong the heart pumps—it's also about how blood flows back to the heart.
When blood begins to back up in the veins, it creates pressure throughout the body. This is called venous congestion, and it is one of the main reasons you begin to feel worse.
Your organs feel the effects
This pressure can affect your organs before you notice symptoms.
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Lungs: fluid buildup → trouble breathing
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Kidneys: hold onto fluid → swelling
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Body tissues: swelling and discomfort
Blood flow becomes backed up
When the heart can’t keep up, blood slows down and builds pressure in your veins.
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Blood doesn’t flow as easily
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Pressure builds in your body
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Circulation becomes less efficient
VenaSigns monitoring what matters most
VenaSigns is designed to detect early changes in venous congestion through a non-invasive, daily assessment—helping your care team identify risk sooner and take action earlier.
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Works from your home
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Comfortable neck sensor integrated into a pillow
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Quick daily measurement of venous congestion
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Measurements are sent to the cloud where they are analyzed
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Simultaneously the data is sent to your medical team, allowing them to assess your condition
Contact your physician for more details