Venous reflux disease can cause discomfort, swelling and varicose veins in your legs, it’s superficial, and approximately 25 million Americans suffer from venous reflux. There a procedure called VNUS Closure Fast that is minimally invasive and can treat venous reflux disease.
VNUS Closure Fast Procedure
This procedure utilizes heat to permanently close the problem vein. With VNUS Closure FAST a catheter is threaded into the vein near the knee, through a very small (2 mm to 3 mm) incision. Ultrasound is then used to correctly position the catheter in the vein. Before the catheter is turned on, local anesthesia is injected around the vein. The catheter heats up a 6.5 cm length of the vein for about 20 seconds and is then moved along the length of the vein. The VNUS Closure FAST closes and scars the vein, which is then treated as waste by the body and is removed over time.
Some parts of the treated varicose vein may remain in bulging sections and a few smaller veins may remain after treatment. These remaining veins can later be treated with sclerotherapy (injections which also close smaller veins) or laser treatment.
Because this treatment is minimally invasive, and performed with only local anesthesia, patients are back on their feet the next day. Improvements will be noticed in about one week, with the body taking several months to remove the scarred vein.
About Providence Vein CenterAt Providence Inland Vascular Institute of Spokane Washington, a Spokane varicose veins clinic, patients are offered the latest in vein care technology, including laser treatment for spider veins and compressive vein stockings which help to facilitate the healing process. In addition to this, other treatment options are available including varicose vein surgery which helps to eliminate veins that are causing pain and discomfort both physically and emotionally. There are a number of patients seeking out a vein clinic Spokane and many will find that Providence Inland Vascular Institute offers the right treatments for their specific situation. With laser treatment for spider veins, patients can enjoy minimal treatment times and a quick turnaround to their everyday lives again. Many find that this quick turn around is a great advantage and makes treatments simple and easy. Most patients find that their treatments are simple and short, with few side effects.
At this Spokane vein center, vein care is the primary focus so the highly skilled team of vein doctors can maintain an awareness and compassion for their patients that revolves around vascular healthcare. With this in mind, many patients feel assured that their health care providers are equipped with the time and energy to maintain a solid level of care and service to their patients.
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