Varicose Veins

Suffering From Varicose Veins?

Symptoms of Varicose Veins of the Legs:

· Pain, aching, cramping

· Heavy feeling

· Swelling

· Burning and itching of the skin

· Restless legs

· Skin discolorations

· Open sores

Vein disorders are not always visible but the symptoms may be there.

Varicose veins affect 1out of 2 people age 50 and older. Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are swollen and usually have a ropey appearance. They develop when valves in the veins that allow blood to flow toward the heart stop working properly causing blood to “leak” backward. As a result, blood pools in the veins and causes them to get larger. This condition is called venous reflux disease. If left untreated varicose veins usually enlarge and worsen over time. Severe varicose veins can cause health problems including life-threatening blood clots.

The Closure® Procedure

Using ultrasound as a guide, a tiny catheter is guided into the vein. The catheter delivers radio frequency energy to the vein wall. As the energy is delivered and the catheter is withdrawn, the vein wall is heated, causing the collagen in the wall to shrink and the vein to close. Once the diseased vein is closed, blood is re-routed to other healthy veins.

“The procedure was quick and nearly pain free. I was active following the Closure® procedure and noticed immediate relief of symptoms. For me, the Closure® procedure was a success” Mary C.

Benefits Of The Closure® Procedure

¨ Covered by most insurance including Medicare (certain criteria may be required)

¨ Many patients notice an immediate relief of symptoms

¨ Resume normal activity within a day

¨ Performed as an outpatient procedure

¨ Treatment is less than 1 hour

¨ Good cosmetic outcome with minimal to no scarring, bruising or swelling

¨ 97% reflux free after 1 year