by VTC - CA | Mar 28, 2022 | Leg
How Do I Choose a Leg Swelling Doctor Near Me? Leg swelling is a result of several illnesses, conditions, injuries, and medications. When selecting a leg swelling doctor, start by determining whether you have any of these emergency symptoms: chest pain, shortness of...
by VTC - CA | Mar 28, 2022 | Vein Ablation
Vein Stripping vs. Ablation: Is the Process the Same? Traditional vein stripping (phlebectomy) involves multiple incisions, typically near the groin and knee, to access and extract a vein from the body. This surgical procedure often requires general anesthesia and...
by VTC - CA | Mar 20, 2022 | Sclerotherapy
What Is Sclerotherapy or Venous Sclerosis Treatment? Sclerotherapy, or venous sclerosis treatment, is a minimally invasive procedure that eliminates spider veins and varicose veins. Doctors inject a sclerosing agent, which is an irritant to the vein. This causes the...
by VTC - CA | Mar 20, 2022 | Vein Doctor
What Doctor Treats Vein Problems? Is It a Phlebologist? There are a few medical specialties that enable doctors to treat veins, at varying degrees. Some dermatologists are qualified to treat cosmetic vein damage. Cardiologists and vascular surgeons are qualified to...
by VTC - CA | Mar 10, 2022 | Vein
What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? Venous insufficiency is a common condition in which vein valves weaken, allowing blood to pool in the legs or flow in reverse through the vein (venous reflux). Rather than pumping blood up to the heart efficiently, these veins...
