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What is Vascular Disease?

What is Vascular Disease? 

Your body contains an amazing, intricate system of arteries and veins. Arteries bring oxygen-rich blood from the heart to every inch of the body; veins return the blood back to the heart and lungs for more oxygen.

Most people know that heart disease can occur when blood vessels become […]

What is Vascular Disease?2022-03-23T11:47:16-07:00

What are the risks for Microphlebectomy

MicroPhlebectomy for varicose veins 

 

A microphlebectomy is a minimally invasive procedure, which is the surgical removal of bulging varicose veins through tiny skin incisions. This procedure is performed in the office with local anesthesia. Phlebectomy is also known as micro phlebectomy (because the incisions are tiny) or it can also be referred to as […]

What are the risks for Microphlebectomy2022-03-22T12:47:08-07:00

After care for Foam Sclerotherapy

After care for foam sclerotherapy

After Treatment Care

You will be instructed on how long to wear compression stockings after treatment, depending on the size of the veins that are treated. Most patients wear thigh-high compression stockings continuously for 1-3 days, then another 7 days.

For the first 24 hours after the procedure, you should not get the […]

After care for Foam Sclerotherapy2022-03-21T15:15:18-07:00

What are the adverse effects of Vein treatment?

What are the adverse effects of Vein treatment?

Patients generally do very well with vein treatments, all of which have a low risk of complications. Some post treatment effects can include:

 

Aching over the treated veins is normal after vein treatment. This responds well to walking, ice packs, and anti-inflammatory medications such as […]

What are the adverse effects of Vein treatment?2022-03-17T10:21:05-07:00

Why have I been offered an endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) procedure? 

Endovenous Laser Ablation for Saphenous Vein Reflux 

Endovenous laser vein ablation, also known as endovenous laser therapy (EVLA), is a type of treatment for saphenous vein reflux, the underlying cause of most varicose veins. At La Jolla Vein Care, we offer ALL treatment modalities for varicose veins, not just […]

Why have I been offered an endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) procedure? 2022-03-17T10:20:32-07:00

How is Venous Reflux Disease Treated?

How is Venous Reflux Disease Treated? 

 

Step 1: Identifying the underlying problem

The first step is to treat the underlying problem, venous reflux disease. The specific pattern of venous reflux disease was detected by ultrasound. Venous reflux usually starts in the saphenous veins. The saphenous veins are most effectively treated with vein ablation procedures. This […]

How is Venous Reflux Disease Treated?2022-03-17T10:19:57-07:00

Why Was I Offered a Phlebectomy?

Micro-Phlebectomy for varicose veins 

 

A phlebectomy is a minimally invasive procedure, which is the surgical removal of bulging varicose veins through tiny skin incisions. This procedure is performed in the office with local anesthesia. Phlebectomy is also known as micro phlebectomy (because the incisions are tiny) or it can also be referred to as […]

Why Was I Offered a Phlebectomy?2022-03-17T10:19:18-07:00

Understanding Venous Insufficiency

When you become a patient with La Jolla Vein Care, you will go through a screening process, and a vascular evaluation using ultrasound technology to diagnose your venous reflux disease. Chronic venous insufficiency is a disease affecting at least 50 million Americans. It is very common, but unfortunately undiagnosed. Through our

Understanding Venous Insufficiency2022-12-13T14:11:01-08:00
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