RF Vein Treatment The RF procedure, or “RF” for short, was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999. It’s undergone several refinements since then and is now the standard RF vein treatment for lower extremity vein disease (venous reflux). At present the procedure can be done in-office by most general […]
A Succinct Overview of the Treatment for Varicose Veins The presence of varicose veins is a common medical condition when the veins under the skin bulge and develop a rope-like appearance. Varicose veins most often occur in the legs. The condition can occasionally cause discomfort and/or painful aches. Over the next few minutes we will […]
Managing Symptoms of Varicose Veins Regardless of which risk factors you can or can’t control, you can still take action. The following self-care suggestions for Managing Symptoms of Varicose Veins can help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Elevating Your Legs Varicose veins form when the one-way valves inside your veins become […]
What is the recovery Like After RFA Treatment? For faster recovery after RFA Treatment, endovenous radiofrequency ablation, follow your doctor’s instructions. These general guidelines will let you know what to expect: You will be able to return to your normal job activities within three to four days. However, if your job involves standing or heavy […]
Endovenous radiofrequency ablation, also known as RFA, is a treatment for varicose veins in the legs, a condition that affects a large number of adults. This procedure uses heat to close off the larger superficial veins, those closer to the surface of the skin. This includes the great, small and accessory saphenous veins. The procedure […]
If you can’t properly accomplish diagnosing vein disease and locate the source of a problem, then it can’t be fixed. In many ways, our ultrasound technicians are at the core of our ACR accredited labs. Doppler ultrasound is the diagnostic tool of choice for nearly all vein conditions. At the Advanced Vein Center, this technology […]
Often referred to simply as RF, Radiofrequency Ablation is performed in an outpatient setting using only local anesthetic and only takes about an hour.
charlie horses, restless legs, cramps, are all signs of varicose veins
