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Varicose veins are a vascular condition. They can cause leg pain, swelling and itching. When that happens, varicose veins are no longer a cosmetic problem, but a health problem. That is why you need the Vein Center at the Arizona Heart Institute.
Our friendly staff and vascular surgeons will treat your varicose veins expertly, quickly and safely, with minimal discomfort and little downtime. We use the latest treatment techniques available including Endoluminal Laser Ablation of the Greater Saphenous Vein (ELT) and Endovenous Radiofrequency Closure to treat varicose and spider veins.
Varicose veins are stretched, swollen veins that occur when the valves do not close completely and a significant amount of blood pools behind the valves. As the amount of pooled blood increases, the walls of the veins weaken. The dilation or ballooning of the veins can occur anywhere from the ankle to the groin. In addition to being unattractive, this condition can result in pain, swelling, itching, night cramps, skin discoloration and breakdown.
Spider veins are the least serious and the most common vein disorder. Spider veins are essentially smaller versions of varicose veins. Spider veins commonly appear during and after pregnancy as a small red or purple cluster of veins that are near the skin's surface. Depending on how large or dark they are, they may appear unattractive, but generally do not cause much discomfort.
The Vein Center uses Endovenous radiofrequency using the VNUS Closure system and the Dornier Laser System to treat varicose veins. These minimally invasive surgical procedures use radiofrequency or laser energy to close the saphenous vein in the leg. A small catheter containing a radiofrequency or laser heating element is utilized to close the vein. The entire procedure can be done in less than an hour and requires only local anesthesia. Following this procedure there is significant improvement in symptoms and appearance of varicose veins. These procedures cause little or no side effects and have been shown to be highly effective in long term studies. The staff at the Arizona Heart Institute Vein Center have performed over 1000 of these procedures.
A technique that is becoming an alternate method of treating varicose veins. Ease of use along with minimal complications is making this method very attractive. More than one treatment is usually required to accomplish the best result.
Before the procedure can be scheduled a private consultation with one of our board-certified vascular surgeons is necessary. Our vascular surgeons will determine if these treatments are right for you, recommend a plan, answer all of your questions and discuss involved costs as well as insurance reimbursement. To schedule an appointment at the Arizona Heart Institute Vein Center please call 602-707-3511.
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