Ambulatory Phlebectomy: What to Expect
Patients planning for an ambulatory phlebectomy can enter the procedure prepared and confident when they are well informed and educated on the procedure and recovery. This resource is designed to help patients understand what to expect and prepare for their ambulatory phlebectomy. Before the Procedure If your doctor has recommended ambulatory phlebectomy, he or she…
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The 5 Best Varicose Vein Treatments
Up to 73% of women and 56% of men will experience varicose veins at some point in their lives, according to research published in Annals of Epidemiology. These veins can be a sign of chronic venous insufficiency, a circulatory system problem that prevents blood from efficiently moving through the body. Fortunately, there are effective varicose…
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Varicose Vein Treatment Options
Varicose Vein Treatment Options While many patients associate varicose veins with an unsightly appearance, there are many more underlying symptoms that can affect the quality of life for patients suffering from venous disease. Venous disease can cause pain, swelling, and tenderness in the legs, ankles and feet and make it difficult for sores to fully…
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Sclerotherapy Can Treat Your Spider Veins
What is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy, unlike the VNUS Closure or Venefit Procedure, is done by injecting a medication into the vein that needs to be removed. That medication irritates the lining of the vein, and that irritation eventually leads to the vein closing and being reabsorbed by the body. The blood that would normally flow…
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