Men and Vein Health: Part 2 of 3
The decision on appropriate treatment is based on the patient’s ultrasound findings, explains Dr. Alosco. This ultrasound called a duplex ultrasound, is an incredibly detailed test that measures the size of the veins and the extent of the reflux (i.e., pooling in the veins).
Men and Vein Health: Part 1 of 3
According to Dr. Alosco, despite the emphasis on the prevalence of vein disease in women, men make up almost 50 percent of the cases of varicose veins, per the literature.
How to Get Rid of Varicose Veins
There’s only one way to get rid of varicose veins for good: treatment from a medical professional.
Does Radiofrequency Ablation Work?
The minimally invasive RFA procedure is a very successful treatment for varicose veins.
What are Varicose Veins and Can They Be Prevented? (Part 2 of 2)
Dr. Nichols advises that anyone who has pain, swelling, or discoloration of the legs should come in for an initial evaluation.
What are Varicose Veins and Can They Be Prevented? (Part 1 of 2)
Varicose veins are the large ropy veins that you see on the legs. According to Dr. Nichols, varicose veins are a result of vein disease.
Part 5 of 5-Part Series: Varithena® Sclerotherapy
Truncal leg veins, including the great saphenous and small saphenous veins, are deeper, are not usually visible, and tend to feed varicose veins.
Part 4 of 5-Part Series: Varithena® Sclerotherapy
Dr. Cornwell advises patients to continue to wear supportive compression-type garments routinely, beyond the initial 24-hours of wearing an ACETM wrap.