"The Know" is an informational resource concerning vein treatment options. It contains valuable information for prospective patients, physicians as well as those in the vein treatment industry. We will be regularly posting educational articles, video logs and other pertinent information. We encourage your feedback and welcome any suggestions that you feel may improve the blog.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
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VNUS Makes Removal Quick
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The VNUS closure procedure makes removing harmful and painful varicose veins quicker and easier than ever. Those suffering from varicose veins say they feel heaviness to their legs and perhaps fatigue. Once the procedure is complete, these symptoms usually disappear. The procedure takes about 15 minutes and uses a small incision hole, in comparison to traditional surgical treatments that are more invasive.
"Doctors say think of the vein system as a traffic map. When one freeway is faulty and the bloods not traveling efficiently the answer here is to shut it down" reports ABC News. Surrounding veins will take up the responsibilities of the diseased vein that is removed. The procedure is covered by most insurance companies and is growing in popularity due to the efficiency of treatment.
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
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Minimally Invasive Surgeries go Abroad
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Minimally invasive procedures like radiofrequency, VNUS and endovenous laser removal have all been readily accessible and used in the United States. Now such procedures are heading overseas to China. The numbers in China are far greater than that of the US, 100 million in China suffer from varicose veins and spider veins. In fact the minimally invasive charge is heading into the Asian market with full force; trained vascular surgeons will be training Chinese based physicians on such techniques.
China Daily said, "The hospital is cooperating with InaVein Llc and VNUS Inc from the United States, as well as Diomed Inc from the United Kingdom, to set up the TriVex, RFO (radiofrequency endoveous occlusion) and EVLT (endovenous laser treatment) training centers. It will hold the first training class on minimally invasive treatment for 193 doctors, mainly from northern China."
The training sessions will hopefully spread into the greater Asian region.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
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Covidien and VNUS Buyout
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Covidien the medical device maker and healthcare company has announced they have completed their buyout of VNUS Medical Technologies for $440 million. VNUS is a San Jose based company that makes products for treating varicose veins. Covidien has said they are hoping to expand their presence in the venous disease market and buying VNUS is part of their expansion strategy.
CNBC said, "The acquisition of VNUS will expand our vascular product line and is consistent with our strategy of becoming a leading partner with interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons," said Joe Almeida, president of medical devices for Covidien, in a statement Wednesday."
The venous disease treatment industry is said to be dramatically expanding due to innovation in technologies and demand from the 40 million people with varicose veins. It is a lucrative market to be involved in at the moment.
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009
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Radiofrequency and Varicose Veins
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Recent numbers have been released by Medical Technologies, the company which has developed VNUS Closure Fast treatment for varicose veins that the number of patients using the technique has increased to 500,000 globally. From the United States to Europe the procedure is readily used for varicose vein removal. Millions of people worldwide suffer from gnarled and ropy venous disease, which has the potential to lead to more threatening ailments like Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
A press release from PR News Wire said, "VNUS solutions have also achieved widespread acceptance among medical insurers, with all major US health insurance insurers covering radiofrequency vein ablation for patients with symptomatic varicose veins and venous reflux. In addition, the VNUS procedure is available in 40 countries and is covered by the national health insurance systems in the UK and France."
The procedure aids in removal and promotes circulation and blood flow through the veins. Patients, physicians and Medical Technologies is thrilled at the prospect of this technology, especially considering it has the potential to treat millions of patients plagued with such discomfort in their legs and veins.
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Monday, May 11, 2009
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Covidien Spreading
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Covidien Ltd has reported to the Associated Press that it plans to purchase
VNUS Medical Technologies for $440 million which Covidien believes will be
completed by the end of June. The varicose vein and venous disease industry
is said to be dramatically increasing as minimally invasive techniques and
procedures become more innovative, effective and cost efficient.
Forbes reported on the purchase saying, "San Jose, Calif.-based VNUS makes
products that treat varicose veins and venous reflux disease, a circulatory
condition that causes blood to pool in the veins of the leg. That can cause
swollen veins and discolored skin. Covidien said it is expanding its
vascular business by buying VNUS, and it will make VNUS part of its vascular
product line."
Similarly, VNUS is considered to be one of the most reputable firms in the
industry of varicose vein removal. As the industry begins to spread and
grow, many advocates for prevention hope that awareness about the diseases
and treatments will also boost.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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Baby Boomer Vein Surgeries Booming
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A popular trend in the baby boomer demographic at the moment is varicose vein and venous disease related surgeries. As our baby boomer population begins to age, their health begins to deteriorate. One common ailment is varicose veins and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). After years of standing, sitting at work for long hours and traveling in the air, many of these people are vulnerable and susceptible to such vein health issues.
Luckily treatments like VNUS ClosureFast and Radio Frequency Occlusion have been easier, more cost efficient and less painful as opposed to former painful stripping techniques. Traditional techniques involved long recovery times, high costs and required anaesthesia. These new and improved removal procedures are booming among ailing baby-boomers.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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Technology and Popularity
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As technology begins to improve in the vein industry so too does the popularity and awareness of venous disease. From news stations to newspapers, media organizations, physicians and people are becoming savvy and knowledgeable about the methods available to treat and prevent varicose veins and spider veins. From SIVGARIS vein health conventions to gabbing about the unsightly ailments with friends, more people are learning how to keep their legs and veins healthy.
Laser removal and stripping techniques have become so advanced and efficient that they too are making headlines. From VNUS Closure Fast to Radio Frequency Occlusion, their are a large number of ways to remove varicose veins. The traditional method of invasive stripping has become completly obselete whilst there remain to be many industry ubiquitous hype surrounding some prevention methods and removal techniques. Stick to the few main treatments highlighted on veindirectory.org and read the papers for new updates in the sector.
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Monday, December 01, 2008
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Vein Health Awareness
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Venous disease and varicose veins just gained more notoriety today. For years the concept of vein health was thrown on the backburner, but as more people actively seek out treatment for their ropy unattractive and problematic veins, the industry makes strides in funding and awareness. The VNUS Medical Technologies Inc group gave Mercer University and doctors a number of ClosureFAST Catheters with hopes of adding better equipment and resources to treat venous disease issues.
Dr. Sinjae Hyun the associate professor of biomedical engineering at Mercer said, "We're very happy to have received this gift. It gave my students a great hands-on learning opportunity and a chance to work on true biomedical engineering project. In addition, it has helped Dr. Harper and I to advance our research in varicose vein treatment."
Hopefully such awareness and advances in the field will provide and boost the industry financially, academically and medically.
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Thursday, November 06, 2008
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Healthcare and Vein-care
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Don't let the financial crunch effect your decision to remove ropy unattractive varicose veins. The economy may be on a downturn, but some more cost-efficient removal procedures do still exist. If you're looking to save some pennies when choosing the removal treatment best suited for you, follow some of the tips outlined below.
Endovenous Laser Treatment is covered and reimbursed by insurance companies and Medicare. So EVLT is often the best route for patients seeking insurance help. However, procedures like scelerotherapy are considered cosmetic treatments and are not covered by healthcare. Other financially viable options are VNUS Closure Fast and Radiofrequency Occlusion. The VNUS treatment runs around $2-500 dollars per leg while Radiofrequency, if done on a patient with varicose symptoms, is fully or partially covered by insurance.
So if you're looking to pinch some pennies, but still get rid of unsightly veins the aforementioned money-saving techniques may be an ideal avenue.
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Friday, October 03, 2008
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VNUS Closure Fast Procedure
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If you are one of the 40 million Americans suffering from plagues of the legs, you may be in luck. Doctors in Kentucky are currently using the VNUS Closure Fast procedure on people with varicose veins. As opposed to the standard scelrotherapy or vein stripping treatments used on most cases, these doctors are inserting a catheter into the veins and sealing them shut with extreme amount of heat. Once the veins are closed tight, the blood finds an alternate route to flow.
The real benefit of this newly enhanced treatment is that it is relatively painless and less difficult than other avenues of varicose vein removals. Patients can use their healthy legs to walk out of the operating room. Another fundamental advantage to this surgery is the fact that patients are not put under anesthesia, rather they are kept awake and alert and instead numbed and slightly sedated with Valium. With the recently improved 3D CT Scans guiding the way for doctors and highlighting the varicosy and ropy areas, physicians can accurately, efficiently and promptly rid the patients of these unattractive sores.
The only post-surgery obligation is to wear compression stockings to keep the blood flowing through the legs. Other than some minor discomfort, the surgery is virtually painless and takes a mere 30 minutes to complete. If you are interested in this or any other vein treatments or therapies go to veindirectory.org for your entire vein related information and clinics nationwide.
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