One in three adults over the age of 50 suffers from varicose vein issues. With that type of statistic, physicians may see an opportunity to add valuable services to their patients. There are conservative approaches to treating veins as well as much more invasive methods such as the following:

Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation is a treatment alternative to surgical stripping of the greater saphenous vein. A small catheter is inserted, usually through a needle stick in the skin, into the damaged vein and guided under ultrasound to the treatment site. The catheter delivers radio frequency energy to the vein wall, causing it to heat. As the vein warms, it collapses and seals shut. The procedure is generally done in an outpatient or in-office setting. It may be done under local anesthesia. Following the procedure, the catheter is removed and a bandage or compression stocking is placed on the treated leg.   Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation is FDA approved for the treatment of the greater saphenous vein.  Watch a video on the VNUS Closure Procedure Using ClosureFAST Catheter.

Endovenous Laser Treatment is a treatment alternative to surgical stripping of the greater saphenous vein. A small laser fiber is inserted, usually through a needle stick in the skin, into the damaged vein and guided to the treatment location under ultrasound. Pulses of laser light are delivered inside the vein, which causes the vein to collapse and seal shut. Following the procedure a bandage or compression hose is placed on the treated leg and the patient is encouraged to walk as well as to return to normal activities. Endovenous Laser Treatment is FDA-approved for the treatment of the greater saphenous vein.

Endovenous Chemical Ablation is a common treatment method used to treat both varicose veins as well as abnormal veins well beneath the skin surface. Under ultrasound guidance a small gauge needle is inserted into the vein where a small amount of sclerosant is injected. The solution causes the treated vein to close. The vein is typically reabsorbed by the body in time.

Endovenous Chemical Ablation is a common treatment method used to treat both varicose veins as well as abnormal veins well beneath the skin surface. Under ultrasound guidance a small gauge needle is inserted into the vein where a small amount of sclerosant is injected. The solution causes the treated vein to close. The vein is typically reabsorbed by the body in time.

If you are considering adding vein treatment services in your practice, we encourage you to download our FREE eBook  Should I Offer Vein Care Treatments to My Patients?

For physicians ready to embrace these procedures, we will be at the ACP Congress in Hollywood, FL November 15-18 and we are offering sessions for hands-on scanning!

At UMI, we are the ultrasound choice for phlebologists providing physicians with both the ultrasound machines to perform the exams, onsite clinical training of vein procedures, and service for your equipment.  In all cases, we recommend physicians consider the professional training required to add vein treatment to their practice, learn more at ACP Congress.