Varithena
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- December 6, 2022
Varithena is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat varicose veins by using prescription medicine injected in the form of a microfoam to close off a non-functioning vein. Primarily used for the treatment of the great saphenous vein system (GSV), Varithena is a non-thermal, non-tumescent treatment... Read More
Varicose Veins Surgery
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- March 14, 2021
Invasive varicose veins surgery is often considered a last resort for treating severely damaged veins; fortunately there are many types of varicose veins surgery, ranging from minimally invasive to invasive options to consider as ways to eliminate varicose veins. Prior to recommending varicose veins... Read More
Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- January 25, 2021
Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy, or UGS, is a specialized procedure designed to treat and eliminate branch varicose veins located at or just below, the surface of the skin. Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy is especially useful in treating any smaller branch veins the remain after vein ablation. Like... Read More
Patient Has Allergic Reaction To Venseal
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- October 30, 2020
Debbie Middleton’s lower left leg started swelling up. So, she was sent to a vein specialist. Turns out, she had varicose veins. A leaky vein in her leg needed to be closed off. There were a couple of treatment options for her to consider. She chose a newer, safer procedure using Medtronic’s VenaSeal™... Read More
Does Medicare Cover Varicose Veins Treatment?
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- April 27, 2018
If your varicose veins are symptomatic, causing severe chronic pain, skin ulcers, or bleeding, Medicare may cover medical treatment for varicose veins if conservative therapy doesn’t work. The vast majority of people with varicose veins don’t need medical treatment. Varicose veins can generally... Read More
