Radiofrequency Occlusion Questions
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How does Radiofrequency Occlusion use sound to close veins?
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I've read that RO uses sound waves to heat and close the vein. Can you hear it working? What affect do sound waves have on a blood vessel? I'm not sure I understand how this works.
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Is RF Occlusion a more advanced treatment with better outcomes than EVLT?
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Is this true?
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Can radiofrequency occlusion cause surrounding veins to collapse or become varicose?
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Wouldn't eliminating certain veins put too much pressure on the surrounding ones?
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Will Radiofrequency Occlusion require a long down time?
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How long should I estimate for recovery? Will repeat treatments be required?
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Would you do radiofrequency closure in the lower leg and at the same time phlebectomy in the upper thigh? Is this standard?
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My VNUS of the GSV was done 7 years ago by a vascular surgeon.
I have developed another visible vein in the upper thigh so my UCLA doctor performed a radiofrequency closure & phlebectomy. When they told me to ...
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When should radiofrequency occlusion be performed over ELA?
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Radiofrequency occlusion and endovenous laser ablation sound almost the same. What are the differences and when should one be used over the other?
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My VNUS treatment has failed.
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I had a VNUS radio frequency treatment on a vein in my leg less than an week ago and the vein didn't close. What is your advice?
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I am scheduled for a GSV closure on my right leg at the end of this month. I have pain above the knee and it radiates into my groin. Is that common?
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I've been told most people have pain below the knee. I'm worried the GSV closure won't clear up my pain since it's so high up, it starts right above my knee crease and lower thigh.
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