6, 4, 2022

What is Asclera?

2022-12-13T13:07:15-08:00

What is polidocanol (Asclera)? 

 

A variety of sclerosant medications can be used for veins, but at La Jolla Vein Care, we prefer polidocanol (brand name Asclera), because it is the most comfortable for the patient and has the lowest risk of side effects. It is a detergent-type medication that injures the inner lining of […]

What is Asclera?2022-12-13T13:07:15-08:00

31, 3, 2022

What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?

2022-03-29T11:41:41-07:00

What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?

You probably are familiar with the terms angina and heart attack, which are related to a blockage of blood flow to the heart. That same sort of blockage can occur elsewhere in the body, depriving the limbs (the peripheral parts of the body) of oxygen and nutrients. Left untreated, […]

What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?2022-03-29T11:41:41-07:00

What to expect when you receive Foam Sclerotherapy

2022-03-25T12:49:38-07:00

Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy

 

Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy works well for treating surface varicose veins and veins that are not visible to the naked eye. The foam medication can be seen on ultrasound, which allows us to administer it precisely and direct it towards nearby varicose veins. Foam sclerotherapy can be safely used for veins that […]

What to expect when you receive Foam Sclerotherapy2022-03-25T12:49:38-07:00

What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

2022-03-24T11:15:19-07:00

What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

The aorta, the largest artery in your body, runs from your heart, down through your chest, and into your abdomen. The abdominal region of the aorta is responsible for delivering blood to your legs, GI tract and kidneys.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) occurs when the […]

What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?2022-03-24T11:15:19-07:00

What is Vascular Disease?

2022-03-23T11:47:16-07:00

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

2022-03-22T12:47:08-07:00

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

The Four Best Ways to Treat Venous Disease

2022-03-17T10:25:13-07:00

Symptoms to look for in venous disease:

 

La Jolla Vein Care offers various ways for venous disease treatment. While there are numerous excellent ways to treat venous disease, we have named four of our favorite ways to treat it. What is venous disease and how does it happen? Venous disease occurs when backwards flow […]

The Four Best Ways to Treat Venous Disease2022-03-17T10:25:13-07:00

What are the adverse effects of Vein treatment?

2022-03-17T10:21:05-07:00

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? 

2022-03-17T10:20:32-07:00

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
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