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Vein Health: Helpful Anatomy Phrases to Better Understand

If you’re not a vascular specialist, it may be difficult to understand the words used to describe your vein condition and understand vein health. Vein terms are not used in everyday life.  Especially, when it comes to the anatomy of the veins. Below is a glossary of the terms, we as vein specialists, […]

Vein Health: Helpful Anatomy Phrases to Better Understand2022-12-13T14:15:11-08:00

Fourth of July BBQ & Venous Reflux Disease

After a holiday, patients frequently complain about leg pain, which can be reflux venous disease. Especially holidays where hours of cooking are involved like Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas, Passover, etc. Some people who may have mild venous reflux disease, may not notice any symptoms until they are standing for hours- like […]

Fourth of July BBQ & Venous Reflux Disease2022-12-13T14:06:06-08:00

Varicocele Treatment

Varicocele Treatment

 

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 […]

Varicocele Treatment2022-05-23T16:28:37-07:00

What is Stenting

Stenting

Stenting is a procedure that is performed in combination with Angioplasty and atherectomy.

At La Jolla Vein & vascular, we are dedicated to offering our patients various procedures and treatment options. One of those options is called an Angioplasty. It is also called percutaneous transluminal Angioplasty (PTA), Angioplasty is a medical […]

What is Stenting2022-05-23T16:16:54-07:00

Pros and Cons of Pelvic Vein/Ovarian Embolization Procedure:

Pros and Cons of Pelvic Vein/Ovarian Embolization Procedure:

 

Benefits

  • Pelvic Vein Embolization of the ovarian vein or pelvic vein has already been demonstrated to be a safe procedure for relieving pain sensations and improving varicose vein appearance.
  • Embolization helps shut off affected veins, easing […]
Pros and Cons of Pelvic Vein/Ovarian Embolization Procedure:2022-05-23T15:56:36-07:00

Non Invasive Vascular Laboratory

Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory

The Non Invasive 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 offers the […]

Non Invasive Vascular Laboratory2022-05-23T15:49:54-07:00

Pelvic Venous Congestion Treatment

Pelvic Venous Congestion (PVCS) Treatment

What are the treatment options for Pelvic Venous Congestion (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 […]

Pelvic Venous Congestion Treatment2022-05-23T15:15:40-07:00
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