What's the difference between ultrasound and vein mapping? Is one better than the other at determining which procedure (and how much) a pt needs?

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Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Jul 01, 2014

Same procedure.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Same procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Jul 01, 2014

Vein mapping should be done with an ultrasound examination and details the entire system, communicating veins and branches. The most common veins to cause symptomatic venous reflux and varicose veins (which may or may not be present) is easily identified and treated with endovenous laser ablation and micro phlebectomy of varicose veins in the same setting under local anesthetic. No need for hospitals or surgery centers. Other branches can be evaluated at a later date to see if they have resolved with sealing of the saphenous vein which in most case is what occurs. Additional sclerotherapy injections can seal any

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Vein mapping should be done with an ultrasound examination and details the entire system, communicating veins and branches. The most common veins to cause symptomatic venous reflux and varicose veins (which may or may not be present) is easily identified and treated with endovenous laser ablation and micro phlebectomy of varicose veins in the same setting under local anesthetic. No need for hospitals or surgery centers. Other branches can be evaluated at a later date to see if they have resolved with sealing of the saphenous vein which in most case is what occurs. Additional sclerotherapy injections can seal any

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Jun 30, 2014

You map the veins with ultrasound as well, a report is simply drawn out to show the NP or Dr. where the veins are. You can also map bulging veins with a vein light. Vein mapping is simply to show where the veins are, but ultrasound is the tool used to do so.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

You map the veins with ultrasound as well, a report is simply drawn out to show the NP or Dr. where the veins are. You can also map bulging veins with a vein light. Vein mapping is simply to show where the veins are, but ultrasound is the tool used to do so.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Lone Star Vein Center

Published on Jun 27, 2014

Generally the term 'vein mapping' is used to describe an ultrasound specifically to look for veins that may be used for potential bypass grafting. A complete venous duplex ultrasound is necessary to determine your treatment plan for venous insufficiency.

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Answered by Lone Star Vein Center

Generally the term 'vein mapping' is used to describe an ultrasound specifically to look for veins that may be used for potential bypass grafting. A complete venous duplex ultrasound is necessary to determine your treatment plan for venous insufficiency.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Care of New Mexico

Published on Jun 26, 2014

Vein mapping is accomplished by duplex ultrasound examination. It is an extension of the routine examination.

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Answered by Vein Care of New Mexico

Vein mapping is accomplished by duplex ultrasound examination. It is an extension of the routine examination.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Jun 26, 2014

Some clinics perform one study ("ultrasound") to make a diagnosis of venous reflux. Then they do "mapping" to determine the treatment(s) that will be needed. In our center we do the initial study both: the diagnosis of venous reflux and the mapping to determine the strategy of procedure(s) to be done. It'is simpler, more convenient and less expensive for the patients.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

Some clinics perform one study ("ultrasound") to make a diagnosis of venous reflux. Then they do "mapping" to determine the treatment(s) that will be needed. In our center we do the initial study both: the diagnosis of venous reflux and the mapping to determine the strategy of procedure(s) to be done. It'is simpler, more convenient and less expensive for the patients.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jun 26, 2014

Ultrasound can be done for many reasons and in may areas such as gall bladder, kidney, etc. Venous ultrasound looks at the veins and can look at many different kinds of veins. When used to identify the anatomy of the saphenous vein in preparation for a closure procedure or for harvesting prior to heart bypass, it is called vein mapping.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Ultrasound can be done for many reasons and in may areas such as gall bladder, kidney, etc. Venous ultrasound looks at the veins and can look at many different kinds of veins. When used to identify the anatomy of the saphenous vein in preparation for a closure procedure or for harvesting prior to heart bypass, it is called vein mapping.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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