Treating Venous Reflux Disease: VNUS Closure Fast

Patients interested in treatment for varicose veins should find a clinic that offers a variety of treatments. This will ensure that patients are sure to find a procedure that fits their needs and helps them find relief for varicose veins or spider veins.

These venous conditions can be very painful and/or embarrassing, leading patients to consider all of their options so that they may receive the very best treatment. One possible treatment that patients have found successful is VNUS Closure Fast. Rather than surgically stripping and removing varicose veins, patients are finding minimally invasive treatments are very helpful in relieving varicose veins.

Using ultrasound technology generated from an electrode, doctors are able to close varicose veins so that blood does not flow through them. Producing heat, the electrode causes the vein to collapse. The body?s system eventually removes the now defunct vein. Using a larger electrode than previous VNUS treatments, the Closure Fast treatment can close a 20-40 cm vein in the thigh in a matter of only a few minutes.

The VNUS procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis in a hospital or radiological clinic. Using ultrasound technology, the doctor is able to visualize the entire procedure. A small local anesthetic will be injected prior to the treatment. A small needle is inserted into the vein to be treated. The electrode is then inserted through the needle and radiofrequency is applied to the vein. The vein is heated and the catheter is removed. The collapse of the vein will eventually lead to the closure of the vein.

Patients in Minnesota and other places who have further questions about the procedure should consult a physician that offers the treatment. Patients treated with the Closure Fast treatment tend to recover faster and experience minimal pain and bruising than with other VNUS procedures. Most individuals who receive this treatment are able to return to their normal activities a day after receiving the Closure Fast treatment.

VNUS Closure Fast is intended to treat large varicose veins and is not used to treat spider veins. Patients should speak to a medical professional to determine if they are an ideal candidate for this procedure. Certain complications may occur but are rare. These may include vessel perforation, thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, phlebitis, hematoma, infection, numbness or tingling and skin burn. Patients should discuss all possible risks associated with this procedure before receiving treatment.

Minimally invasive procedures such as VNUS have been used by many patients to replace surgical treatments that can require more downtime than VNUS and other procedures. Patients should discuss the possible complications and results of VNUS so that they fully understand the ins and outs of the procedure before undergoing treatment.

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