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RFA 101

Radiofrequency perforator ablation  (RFA) is performed on perforator veins, short connections between your deep and superficial veins. Perforator veins can suffer the same sort of valve damage and retrograde blood flow (venous reflux) as other veins. Most patients with vein disease who experience skin changes, (that also may result […]

RFA 1012023-05-24T16:52:43-07:00

Saphenous Vein 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 Vein Reflux2023-05-24T16:43:50-07:00

Patient Reviews & Testimonials: La Jolla Vein & Vascular

La Jolla Vein & Vascular is a state-of-the-art medical center dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of vein and arterial conditions, below are some incredible patient reviews and testimonials. 

 

The patients who have given reviews have been treated for one or multiple of our vein or vascular conditions. Vein […]

Patient Reviews & Testimonials: La Jolla Vein & Vascular2023-05-24T12:50:52-07:00

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 Veins2023-05-24T14:44:06-07:00

Vein & Vascular conditions can be hidden

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 conditions can be hidden2023-05-24T16:17:31-07:00

What does La Jolla Vein and Vascular do 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 […]

What does La Jolla Vein and Vascular do for varicoceles?2023-05-24T15:47:36-07:00

UFE 101

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 […]

UFE 1012023-05-24T15:32:46-07:00

What are the treatments 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 the treatments for PVC’s?2023-05-24T15:36:37-07:00
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