--- title: "Ultrasound for Vein Care: Reasons Why You Need It" description: Ultrasound use benefits vein care with improved ultrasound guidance with Sclerotherapy, Vein Ablation, and RF Closure. image: https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/file-29068923-png/images/umi_family_revised.png --- [![Umi Ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hubfs/images/part-1.png)](http://www.umiultrasound.com/) [![Umi Ultrasound](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/part-2.png?width=173&name=part-2.png)](http://www.umiultrasound.com/) - [Home](http://www.umiultrasound.com/) - [Systems](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine) - [Acuson Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/acuson) - [Esaote Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/esaote) - [GE Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/ge) - [Philips Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/philips/cx50) - [Siemens Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/siemens) - [SonoSite Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/sonosite) - [Terason Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/terason) - [Toshiba Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/toshiba) - [Compare Systems](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/ultrasound-comparison) - [Portable Ultrasound Machines](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/portable) - [Used Ultrasound Machines](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine/used) - [Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers) - [Acuson Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/acuson-transducers) - [Esaote Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/esaote-transducers) - [GE Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/ge) - [Philips Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/philips) - [Siemens Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/siemens) - [SonoSite Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/sonosite) - [Terason Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/terason) - [Toshiba Transducers](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-transducers/toshiba) - [Clinical Specialty](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/ultrasound-breast-imaging) - [Breast Imaging](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/ultrasound-breast-imaging) - [Cardiology Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/cardiology-ultrasound) - [Dialysis Access](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/dialysis-access-ultrasound) - [Endocrinology Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/endocrinology) - [Family Practice](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/family-practice-ultrasound) - [Musculoskeletal](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/musculoskeletal-ultrasound-imaging) - [Nephrology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/nephrology) - [OB/GYN](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/ob-gyn-ultrasound) - [Orthopedic](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/orthopedic-sports-medicine-ultrasound) - [Pain Management](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/pain-management-ultrasound) - [Phlebology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/phlebology-vein-ultrasound) - [Podiatry](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/podiatry) - [Small Parts Imaging](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/small-parts-ultrasound) - [Urology](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/urology) - [Vascular Ultrasound](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/vascular-ultrasound) - [Vascular Access](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/vascular-access) - [Women's Health](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/womens-health) - [MRI](http://www.umiultrasound.com/dedicated-mri) - [Ultrasound Blog](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog) - [Service](http://www.umiultrasoundservice.com/) - [About Us](http://www.umiultrasound.com/company) - [News/Events](http://www.umiultrasound.com/about-umi/conferences) - [UMI Store](http://www.umistore.com/) # United Medical Instruments - Diagnostic Ultrasound Blog! # Ultrasound for Vein Care: Reasons Why You Need It Posted by [Leslie Patton](https://info.umiultrasound.com/blog/author/leslie-patton) on Tue, Jan 8, 2013 @ 19:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### **Venous Insufficiency Affects 50% of Population over Age 50** ### Ultrasound is Gold Standard for Vein Care Treatments There are three popular vein care treatment methods which physicians perform to treat varicose veins.  They are: - **Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation:** 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. - **Endovenous Laser Ablation:** 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. - **Endovenous Chemical Ablation:** 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. [Many options for ultrasound machines are available](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/phlebology-vein-ultrasound), meeting budgetary requirements.  The cost of an ultrasound machine may be less expensive than you thought. [![New and Used Ultrasound Machines](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/file-29068923-png/images/umi_family_revised.png?width=305&height=130&name=umi_family_revised.png)](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-machine) ![vein care treatment](https://info.umiultrasound.com/hs-fs/file-29062970-jpg/images/phlebology_ad_legs.jpg?width=108&height=144&name=phlebology_ad_legs.jpg)If you're considering adding [diagnostic ultrasound to your vein care practice](http://www.umiultrasound.com/ultrasound-specialties/phlebology-vein-ultrasound), read our reasons why you should move forward with a purchase.   1. Physicians trained in ultrasound can provide more comprehensive clinical services to their patients 2. Diversify patient service offerings and meet the healthcare demands of an aged population 3. Ultrasound is used to evaluate and diagnose the preliminary state of the superficial veins 4. Conduct real time evaluation of focal area of concern 5. Ultrasound will be used again for guidance of catheter insertion 6. Ultrasound is used to more precisely guide needle access when performing Endovenous Chemical, Laser, or Radiofrequency ablation treatments 7. Ultrasound is used again for follow up examinations post op and post injections 8. Reduce patient down time associated with the same procedure being performed in the hospital vs. private office procedure 9. Increase billing revenue for your practice instead of referring patients elsewhere 10. 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