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New Foam Treatment of Varicose Veins

In November of 2013, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  approved Varithena,™   a new type of foam treatment for the treatment of patients with incompetent veins and visible varicosities of the great saphenous vein (GSV) system. Varithena is a pharmaceutical-grade, low-nitrogen, polidocanol foam dispensed from a canister device. In two pivotal, placebo-controlled Phase […]

New Foam Treatment of Varicose Veins2021-11-04T19:24:26-07:00

Dr. Fronek teaches primary care doctors to care for patients with vein problems

Dr. Fronek was recently invited to discuss vein disorders with the Family Medicine Residency Program at Scripps Chula Vista.  The doctors-in-training were excited to learn about the variety of problems that patients have with their veins – including spider veins,  varicose veins,  blood clots, and leg ulcers.  Primary care doctors see patients […]

Dr. Fronek teaches primary care doctors to care for patients with vein problems2022-01-04T05:17:54-08:00

Oxford University Press releases The Vein Book

The second edition of The Vein Book, edited by Dr. Nisha Bunke Paquette and Dr. John Bergan will be released on January 30th, 2014 by the Oxford University Press.

Since its initial publication nearly a decade ago, The Vein Book continues to serves as the ultimate comprehensive resource on venous disease. Upholding its reputation as the go-to reference […]

Oxford University Press releases The Vein Book2014-01-24T22:49:10-08:00

New Varicose Vein Treatments 2014: Clarivein

CLARIVEIN Procedure to Treat Varicose Veins

The newest alternative to vein stripping surgery and endovenous ablation procedures is Clarivein. The ClariVein procedure, also known as mechanochemical ablation (MOCA) utilizes a wire and sclerosant medication to seal shut incompetent veins. It can be performed in the office in less than an hour without using a local anesthetic.  […]

New Varicose Vein Treatments 2014: Clarivein2021-11-04T18:59:12-07:00

Dr. Oz discusses DVT (blood clots in the veins)

Yesterday, the Emmy award-winning television show, Dr. Oz featured information about blood clots in the veins, specifically, deep venous thrombosis (DVT).  He demonstrated how they can break off and travel to the heart and lungs. But, what was missing from this segment was more information about what causes DVT and how can you prevent them.

What […]

Dr. Oz discusses DVT (blood clots in the veins)2013-11-01T15:22:46-07:00

La Jolla Vein Care Receives BBB Accreditation

La Jolla Vein Care is pleased to announce that it is among the handful of medical practices that is accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in San Diego.  The BBB was founded in 1912 and its accreditation means BBB has determined that the business meets accreditation standards which include a commitment to ethical practices […]

La Jolla Vein Care Receives BBB Accreditation2013-11-01T15:05:58-07:00

La Jolla Vein Care Featured in National Magazine

La Jolla Vein Care doctors were interviewed, then featured in three national magazines in articles about specialty health care. The national magazines include Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day and Redbook. The article discusses the emergence of specialty health care in the field of venous disease and points out that the Doctors Fronek and Bunke-Paquette […]

La Jolla Vein Care Featured in National Magazine2013-09-20T00:07:42-07:00

La Jolla Vein Care Distinguished Doctors Invited to World Congress

La Jolla Vein Care Doctors, Drs. Helane Fronek and Bunke-Paquette were Invited to participate in the Union International de Phlebology World Congress, which was held in Boston September 9th-12th. The World Congress is held every four years and includes key leaders and rule makers in the field of venous and lymphatic disorders from around […]

La Jolla Vein Care Distinguished Doctors Invited to World Congress2013-09-19T23:56:21-07:00

Asclera® featured on ABC’s The View

Asclera® (polidocanol) was featured on ABC’s The View last week as an effective treatment for spider veins. Asclera® (polidocanol) Injection is a prescription medicine that is used in a procedure called sclerotherapy. It is an FDA approved solution to treat spider veins and uncomplicated reticular veins.
Although Asclera® (polidocanol) has only recently made headlines on television, […]

Asclera® featured on ABC’s The View2013-04-01T22:41:14-07:00
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