Healthy Living Before and After Vein Treatment
Staying mobile after vein treatment is essential for preventing complications like deep vein thrombosis. Obesity also exacerbates symptoms. For some patients, it may be necessary to lose weight before undergoing vein treatment.
Men May Need Vein Treatment Too
Billboards and advertisements for vein treatment commonly show a pair of smooth female legs—but men are also at risk for chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), the condition that causes varicose and spider veins, particularly as they ag
Restless Legs Syndrome and Its Relationship to Chronic Venous Disease
Nightly pain and discomfort in the legs is a common symptom of: A) Chronic Venous Disease (CVD, the disease that causes varicose veins B) Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) C) Both If you picked C, both, you’re correc
Will Insurance Cover My Vein Treatment?
Many patients assume that vein treatments are considered cosmetic and thus not covered by health insurance, but that is not true. Consultation and Ultrasound The first step is to go for a consultation with the doctor.
The VenaSeal Story
VenaSeal is a new option for treating varicose veins using an adhesive to effectively “glue” the vein shut. The VenaSeal story began at Inland Imaging in Spokane, Wash., where vascular services manager Monte Madsen worked with Dr. Rod Raabe.