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Saphenous Venous Reflux

ClosureFast™ an endovenous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedure for saphenous vein reflux,

for the backward flow of blood (or “Venous reflux”) in your saphenous vein(s). The great saphenous veins and small saphenous veins are the two main superficial veins of the […]

Saphenous Venous Reflux2023-05-24T16:48:10-07:00

Patient Transformation: Spider Veins

Spider Vein Treatment

What are spider veins?

Spider veins are the fine, thread-like reddish veins at the surface of the skin which can eventually lead into spider vein treatment. These veins are not healthy. Veins are often considered a cosmetic issue, but they can be associated with underlying feeder veins, not […]

Patient Transformation: Spider Veins2023-05-24T15:06:39-07:00

Vein & Vascular Conditions

Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory

 

The Vascular Laboratory at La Jolla Vein & Vascular utilizes advanced, noninvasive, diagnostic, medical ultrasound technology while ensuring high quality results to detect diseases that may affect blood flow in the arteries and veins.  We utilize “state-of-the-art” color duplex ultrasound imagers and indirect testing equipment.

The Vascular Lab […]

Vein & Vascular Conditions2023-05-24T16:21:30-07:00

4 Treatments for varicoceles

In most cases, varicoceles treatment is not necessary. Most men with varicoceles do not experience fertility issues. However, if the condition is causing pain, testicular atrophy, or infertility, you can benefit from varicoceles treatment. The treatment helps in sealing off the affected vein and redirecting the blood flow into normal veins. In case […]

4 Treatments for varicoceles2023-05-24T15:50:35-07:00

What is UFE?

With modern medication and care, conditions like fibroid tumors have become more treatable and easier to manage. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), for instance, is a fairly straightforward procedure used in the treatment of fibroid tumors in the uterus.

Sometimes referred to as uterine artery embolization (UAE), the uterine fibroid embolization […]

What is UFE?2023-05-24T15:29:57-07:00

What are treatment options for PVC’s?

What are the treatment options for PVCs? Available treatment options for PVCs include pain-relieving progestin hormone drugs, ovarian function-blocking Gonadotropin-releasing hormones, vein embolization, and surgery to rid of damaged veins, uterus, and ovaries. Customarily, your doctor will start you on the medications first to relieve pain. If the medications fail, then they may […]

What are treatment options for PVC’s?2023-05-24T15:39:19-07:00

Do you have knee pain?

Have you been experiencing knee pain? Osteoarthritis could be the reason. 

 

Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis form for knee pain that affects millions of people across the globe. While OA can affect any joint, it often damages the knees, hands, spine, and hips. Also known as wear and tear arthritis, the […]

Do you have knee pain?2023-05-24T15:17:53-07:00

Patient Transformation: Spider Veins

Spider Vein Treatment

What are spider veins?

Spider veins are the fine, thread-like reddish veins at the surface of the skin which can eventually lead into spider vein treatment. These veins are not healthy. Veins are often considered a cosmetic issue, but they can be associated with underlying feeder veins, not […]

Patient Transformation: Spider Veins2023-05-24T15:02:20-07:00
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