Foamed sclerosant inside a vein: Once foam is introduced into the vein, it is hyperechogenic on ultrasound. In this picture, a La Jolla Vein Care doctor points to the foamed medication inside the vein. Notice it appears ‘white.’
This last week, we mourn the loss of a famed vascular surgeon and incredible human being. Dr. John Bergan, world-renowned vascular surgeon who founded the Vein Institute of La Jolla passed on Wednesday, June 10. Dr. Bunke trained under Dr. John Bergan and has said, ‘he was a great human being, compassionate doctor, a dear […]
The Society for Vascular Medicine’s 25th Anniversary and Scientific Sessions 2014 are going to be held in La Jolla this week. La Jolla Vein Care’s Dr. Bunke was asked to speak on venous topics. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Jonathan Woodson, MD, U.S. Department of Defense, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs). There will be several […]
This image demonstrates how varicose veins develop.
Your veins have one-way valves that help keep blood flowing toward your heart. If the valves are weak or damaged, blood can back up and pool in your veins. This causes the veins to swell, which can lead to […]
Spider veins are small abnormally enlarged reddish or bluish vessels located at the surface of the skin. They can look like tree branches or spiderwebs with their short, jagged lines. They can be found on the legs and face and can cover either a very […]
Before and After spider vein treatment at La Jolla Vein Care. This picture demonstrates that spider veins (reddish spider-like vessels) can stem from underlying feeder vessels (the blue vein). The feeder vein can be compared to the ‘root’ of a weed; If you clip the surface […]
Before and After: Varicose vein treatment
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Before and After Treatment of Varicose Veins: This varicose vein that was bulging on the shin, was removed without surgery. A treatment method called sclerotherapy works by injecting a solution into the vein to eventually dissolve it.
Before and After Treatment of Varicose Veins: Varicose vein removal achieved with non-surgical treatment methods at La Jolla Vein Care.
Before and After Treatment of Varicose Veins: Varicose vein removal achieved with non-surgical treatment methods at La Jolla Vein Care.
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