What is a microphlebectomy?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 14, 2017
If you are dealing with varicose veins, your Vein Specialist may suggest as a treatment option that you undergo a microphlebectomy. A micophlebectomy is a minimally invasive surgery which deals with the removal of a large or medium-sized varicose vein through tiny incisions about the size of a poke from a sharp pencil. The access
Radiofrequency Ablation
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 8, 2017
The radiofrequency ablation procedure is used primarily in the treatment of truncal varicose veins in the legs though it can be used in other areas of the body. It utilizes radiofrequency energy (electricity) to heat up, collapse and in turn, seal off the blood vessels. Ultrasound is used to map the course of veins to
Chemoablation (visual chemical sclerotherapy)
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 6, 2017
When it has been determined that thermal ablation (heat) will not work for venous closure for a patient, endogenous chemoablation is a consideration. What is chemoblation? Endovenous chemoablation, sometimes referred to as ECA, is performed on an outpatient basis. No sedation is required. A chemical solution is injected into the damaged veins to produce endothelial
May Thurner Syndrome
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 1, 2017
May Thurner Syndrome is known by several names – iliocaval compression syndrome, Cockett syndrome or iliac vein compression syndrome. This affliction is an anatomical variant where the right lilac artery compressed the left iliac vein against the fifth lumbar vertebra. It causes left side vein compression by the right iliac artery which causes deep vein
