VARICOSE VEIN DISEASE IS VERY COMMON, AFFECTING OVER HALF THE POPULATION BY AGE 65. IF YOU HAVE VARICOSE VEINS, PLEASE CONSULT A VEIN DOCTOR FOR A SIMPLE EVALUATION.
developed varicose veins uses a radiofrequency-heated catheter to burn the varicose veins from the inside. It is done as an outpatient usually taking about 30 minutes. There is very little discomfort or down time and many patients returning to normal activity the same day. For less advanced varicose vein disease, sclerotherapy is usually an option. This involves using tiny needles to inject specialized medicines into the veins. This also has very little discomfort and offers a good result, but depending of the severity of the disease may not be covered by insurance. In summary, varicose vein disease ranging from a few spider veins to large bulging varicose veins is very common affecting over half the population by age 65. The bulging veins put patients at risk for developing complications such as blood clots and ulcers so early evaluation is recommended. Many officebased treatments are available and highly affective in eliminating the condition along with the associated risks. Often these procedures are covered by insurance. IF YOU HAVE VARICOSE VEINS, PLEASE CONSULT A VEIN DOCTOR FOR A SIMPLE EVALUATION. cvhomemagazine.com
VIRGINIA VEIN SPECIALISTS is located at 113 Nationwide Drive in Lynchburg. For questions or to schedule a consultation, call 434-237-5893, or visit www.virginiaveinspecialists.com. JOHN ALFIERI, MD, is a board certified Interventional Radiologist specializing in vein disease and is the director of Virginia Vein Specialists in Lynchburg. ERIC KLINE, MD, is Alfieri Kline board certified in Diagnostic Radiology with sub-speciality certification in Vascular & Interventional Radiology. 41