Vein Treatment

Using near-infrared light and sophisticated software, the VeinViewer can project onto your skin an image of the vein structure underneath. The VeinViewer is the first and only patented technology to locate subcutaneous veins and project real-time images of their location onto the surface of the skin. Unlike ultrasound, which requires extensive training, the VeinViewer is […]

Many women develop varicose veins during pregnancy. In fact, it has been estimated that as many as 40 percent of all pregnant women suffer from varicose veins. The principal cause for the development of varicose veins during pregnancy is the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. During pregnnacy the hormone progesterone levels rise, causing the […]

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In most cases varicose veins can cause complications associated with the following condition:

Bleeding varicose veins. Varicose veins bleed more than healthy veins because of abnormally high pressure within the damaged veins. Bleeding varicose veins can be stemmed by raising the foot above the level of the heart and applying compression. Then seek medical help.
Phlebitis. Phlebitis […]

The list of types of Varicose veins mentioned in various sources includes:

Venous lakes are often found on the face and neck.
Reticular veins or feeder veins appear as deep, dark blue veins that crisscross your thighs or the backs of your legs.
Telangiectases are reddish in color and often found on the face or upper body.
Spider veins […]

The Closure procedure is a minimally invasive treatment which often results in varicose veins and other painful symptoms. Closure procedure provides a less-invasive alternative to vein stripping by closing the diseased vein instead. The Closure catheter, which is positioned into the diseased vein, delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the vein wall. As result the […]

Radiofrequency Occlusion is an alternative to surgical stripping of certain underlying veins that are the source of surface varicose veins and venous insufficiency. Radiofrequency occlusion presents a valid alternative to traditional methods of varicose vein surgery, ligation and stripping.
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Minimally invasive procedure designed to treat varicose veins caused by Venous Reflux Disease is now offered by North Suburban Medical Center, which is a 157-bed licensed hospital with 550 physicians on staff. Hospital which is located in Thornton, CO, offers cardiovascular services, critical care and emergency medical services; surgical services; MRI, mammography and other diagnostic […]