Archive for 'Varicose veins'
Surgical removal of a varicose veins
The process of surgical removal of a varicose vein is simple. It involves the use of certain medical equipments like an ultrasound machine, catheter, laser fiber or radiofrequency electrode, and laser or radiofrequency console. First, ultrasound is used to visualize the varicose vein and bring it up on the ultrasound monitor. Then, an endo-vascular optical [...]
Posted: May 25th, 2011 under Varicose veins.
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Endovenous laser treatment
Endovenous laser treatment is presently reigning supreme when it comes to removal of varicose veins. In this procedure, an optical fibre is inserted into the vein to be treated, and through this channel a laser, which has its wavelength in the infrared spectrum, is transmitted to the blood and vein cells. This causes the vein [...]
Posted: April 13th, 2011 under Varicose veins.
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Electric vein stripping
Electric vein stripping – no postoperative bandages, no pain, 1 day outpatient procedure. Watch video in which 77 year old lady has had a stripping o her greater saphenous vein.
Posted: January 3rd, 2009 under Varicose veins, Videos.
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Varicose veins laser treatment
Watch a live laser treatment of varicose veins.
Posted: February 22nd, 2008 under Varicose veins, Videos.
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EVLT Varicose Vein Laser Treatment
EVLT eliminates unsightly varicose veins with no hospital stay, no scarring and no lengthy recovery or side effects. In less than an hour you can be free from bulging, twisted varicose veins and back to enjoying your everyday activities. EVLT is safe, fast, and effective. EVLT uses targeted laser energy to seal the vein shut [...]
Posted: February 22nd, 2008 under Varicose veins, Videos.
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Video of Varicose Vein Treatment
Live Operating room footage. Vascular surgeon uses laser to treat saphenous vein and phlebectomy for varicosities. Here are some explanation of before mentioned terms. The vascular surgeon is trained in the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting all parts of the vascular system except that of the heart and brain. The saphenous veins serve as [...]
Posted: February 14th, 2008 under Varicose veins, Videos.
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More than 50% of people suffer from varicose veins
Varicose veins are blood vessels which have become dilated, twisted, and swollen. Although they can occur anywhere in the body, they primarily affect the legs and feet. You can identify among the signals an itching, throbbing or burning feeling, which get acute at night after a hard day of work, especially if you have walked [...]
Posted: December 19th, 2007 under Varicose veins, Videos.
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Different Types Of Varicose Veins You Should Know About
Most people seem to think that you can only get varicose vein in your legs, which is not true. In fact, varicose vein can occur in many other parts of your body. These include your abdomen, pelvic, vulvar and uterus. Varicose vein can even occur on the face.
Posted: September 8th, 2007 under Varicose veins, Vein treatment.
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