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Sclerotherapy: A Brief History

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:50:09 PST

Sklerosis: from the Greek, a hardening or induration of a tissue or part. Therapeia: from the Greek, treatment of disease or disorder as by some remedial or restorative process Sclerotherapy is a somewhat broad-based term to describe the medical technique of introducing medication into a vein for the purpose of shutting down and eliminating it. Typically this is done to alleviate concomitant symptoms, such as pain, heaviness, aching, cramps, itching or burning, or alternately purely for cosm...

Restless Leg Syndrome? - Varicose Vein Therapy can help!

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:28:38 PST

What is Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)? RLS affects 10-15% of Americans. It is an irresistible urge to move one’s legs to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations. What are varicose veins? The blue, ropy veins that are enlarged and have lost their ability to effectively transport blood back to the heart due to venous insufficiency. What is their relationship? Venous insufficiency can lead to a buildup of pressure in the legs, which can cause aching, throbbing, cramping, fatigue and sym...

Men and Varicose Veins: How to Prevent and Treat

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:26:27 PST

You may be surprised to learn that men suffer from varicose veins, a health concern that is more typically associated with women. This vein condition is actually fairly common in men, particularly as they get older. In fact, more than 40 percent of men in their seventies are affected by varicose veins. Varicose veins can be very painful and unsightly, and can sometimes lead to other medical conditions or complications. Varicose Veins: How they happen How do vein conditions occur in men? As in ...

Treat and Prevent Varicose and Spider Veins This New Year

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:49:32 PST

If you're looking for a "new you" in the new year, you might be thinking about some preventive health measures. After all, it's better to avoid varicose and spider veins to begin with. Unfortunately, even the best prevention strategies can fall short; some people will still develop varicose veins and spider veins due to genetics, their gender and other reasons beyond their control. So here are some tips for prevention, followed by a few easy treatment methods to get rid of minor vein p...

Superficial Venous Insufficiency: Diagnosis

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:52:21 PST

As published in 4Health Magazine Superficial Venous Insufficiency: Diagnosis Heaviness, tiredness, easy fatigue of lower extremities, difficulties walking, standing or even sitting - thorough examination of venous insufficiency disease. Many conditions unrelated to venous circulation can mimic vein diseases. Moreover, established presence the vein disease does not exclude co-existence of the other problems. It takes, therefore, some time and patience to perform an appropriate evaluation and ...

OLD AGE MAY NOT BE THE ONLY REASON

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:52:13 PST

As Appeared in 4Health Magazine President and leading specialist at the New York Vein Treatment Center, Dr. Lev Khitin is board certified in general and cardiothoracic surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American College of Cardiovascular Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Phlebology. Today, Dr. Khitin answers our readers’ questions. I have recently noticed that walking at a leisurely pace has become difficult for me. My legs and feet feel ...

Treating Varicose Veins: Big or Small, There's a Laser for You

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:41:07 PST

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Holiday Party? Get Rid of Facial Veins Fast

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:51:31 PST

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Arteriosclerosis

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:21:39 PST

There is a light I always talk about modern technology and the miracles performed daily. I recently received a story telling about a miracle and a light at the end of the tunnel. This is a story about a medical breakthrough procedure called CryoPlasty, a frozen balloon angioplasty, which is benefiting many people with bad circulation and immobility. The living proof of this story is about an 87-year old woman who is now living a normal life because of this procedure. Jeanette Shorr was an ex...

Carotid Artery Stenting

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:17:27 PST

Local Surgeon Implants New Minimally Invasive Carotid Stent Device and Saves One Man's Life Boynton Beach, FL. By the time Joseph Camiso was 73, he already had a six-vessel coronary bypass surgery. He had also undergone carotid artery surgery, called endartectomy, which is performed for patients whose carotid arteries have narrowed because of cholesterol buildup. The threat of stroke caused by clogged carotid arteries is not uncommon. The endartectomy created a large scar on the left side of hi...

Faster Treatment May Prevent Return of Varicose Veins, Study Finds

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:19:09 PST

Published on Monday in the Archives of Dermatology, a recent study shows that a certain vein treatment may be helpful in preventing the return of varicose veins following treatment. This is great news for anybody experiencing the bulging, discoloration, and pain associated with varicose veins. The study showed that a minimally-invasive treatment called endovenous laser treatment, or EVLT for short, had a lower rate of recurrence than another procedure called high ligation and stripping (HLS),...

A New Way to Erase Spider Veins--Is It for You?

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:31:16 PST

Are you tired of seeing that web of spider veins across your legs? Well, there is good news for people who are looking to erase spider veins permanently. The USDA approved the use of Asclera treatments in 2010, which is a welcomed procedure for Americans who are bothered by spider veins and want an alternative to sclerotherapy . Asclera injections can now be used for the treatment of small spider veins (1mm in diameter or less) and reticular veins (1 to 3mm). Proven Track Record Asclera ...

Popular Procedures for Vein-free Legs

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:24:25 PST

Varicose veins are bad news: they’re not only a cosmetic concern, but they may also cause pain, swelling, itchiness or even varicose ulcers. In years past, the only varicose vein treatment options involved surgery, but here’s the good news: with modern treatment options weeks of downtime and painful incisions are things of the past. The two most popular minimally-invasive treatment options are endovenous laser ablation, or EVLA, and ultrasound guided sclerotherapy, or UGS. Ultrasoun...

Treatment Tips for Varicose Veins in Pregnant Women by Dr. Obinna Nwobi

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:50:41 PST

Many women experience the worsening of often harmless but frequently bothersome or painful varicose veins during pregnancy. This is caused by an overall increase in blood flow volume with a decrease in blood flow to the legs and pelvis. “A woman’s mother and grandmother may have suffered the same condition,” said Dr. Obinna Nwobi of Central Florida Vein Institute. “The pain and growth of varicose veins can be managed and treated by following simple guidelines.” Vari...

Drug Eluting Stent Revascularization for Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Does It Work?

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:26:22 PST

Erectile dysfunction (ED), the recurrent inability to achieve and maintain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse, is an important and growing health issue. Although ED is not a life threatening medical problem, successful treatment has a substantial impact on a man’s quality of life. It is estimated worldwide over 200 million men suffer from ED; in the United States, 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70 years old report some degree of ED. Notably, many experts believe ED is bo...

Legs 4 Life, LLC Acquiring Venosan North America

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:29:39 PST

LEGS 4 LIFE, LLC ACQUIRES VENOSAN NORTH AMERICA Purchase will Benefit Medical Community through Greater Patient Compliance, and the Most Comprehensive Line of Products from One Distributor Asheboro, North Carolina (June 1, 2011) – Legs 4 Life, LLC, the parent company of Ames Walker International, proudly announced today that it has acquired Venosan North America, Venosan’s American brand and distributorship of Venosan’s Swiss made stockings. The acquisition enables Legs 4 Life to become the...

Venous Health Systems Receives FDA Clearance to Commercialize Fully Portable Pneumatic Compression System

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:45:42 PST

Venous Health Systems, Inc., a developer of solutions for treating vascular insufficiency by enhancing blood circulation, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the Food & Drug Administration to market the Vasculaire™ Compression System in the United States. The Vasculaire Compression System is a portable pneumatic device for treating vascular insufficiency. It features an innovative platform technology comprised of a fully-portable pneumatic controller attached to a pate...

Fort Myers Based Electronic Medical Records Company Achieves Government Certification

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:42:59 PST

EMRgence LLC. announced today that its VeinSpec EMR, version 1.9.1, is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as a modular EHR on January 27, 2011 by INFOGARD. INFOGARD is a testing center authorized by ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable ELIGIBLE PROVIDER certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The 2011/2012 criteria support the Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify eligible providers and hospitals for funding under the American Recover...

VeinliteLEDX – TransLite introduces a new portable vein imager optimized for Sclerotherapy

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:40:04 PST

TransLite’s newest Veinlite is the most powerful, portable LED transilluminator yet. Appropriately named Veinlite LEDX, it has 32 dual color LEDs arranged around a 30mm diameter ring with an 18mm opening for access. In addition to having a larger ring, wider opening and 50% more LEDs than the original Veinlite LED, the colors of the lights in the LEDX model are optimized for sclerotherapy. The LEDX model has 24 patented orange LEDs with the perfect wavelength of light for highlighting superficia...

Varicose Vein Consulting Presents at IVC 2011, Announces Spring Lecture Schedule

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:38:45 PST

Varicose Vein Consulting is dedicated to helping vein practices produce profitability and superior results for the physician, nurses, staff and most importantly their patients. VVC founder, Kandy Hammond offers medical professionals and practitioners an opportunity to enhance their medical services to the public through her integrated clinical and business system. Her enthusiastic approach to patient care combined with a results-oriented curriculum creating a seamless business model within the c...

Total Vein Expands Its ThermaLite Line of Laser Systems

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:36:35 PST

Total Vein Systems™ has recently expanded its ThermaLite™ line of laser systems with a series of multi-specialty, maintenance free diode laser systems. ThermaLite™ lasers have a multitude of applications: spider & facial veins, cutaneous skin lesions, numerous general and vascular surgical applications and the very popular laser lipolysis. “I have been performing laser assisted lipolysis for over five years and have utilized all other systems on the market. I now own four ThermaLite™ units, t...

Terason Makes it Easy for MSK Ultrasound to get FIT

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:34:48 PST

Terason is transforming the way Musculoskeletal Ultrasound is performed with the new Terason t3200™ Ultrasound System – the first fully-functional, portable ultrasound system designed specifically for the MSK professional. The t3200 MSK Series is the first in a family of Terason systems with a new wave of advancements in ground-breaking technology. FIT, exclusively from Terason, provides Flexible Imaging Technology using innovative new features to produce high quality images and simplify the ...

Vascular Solutions Introduces Disposable Vein Hook

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:28:07 PST

Vascular Solutions, Inc. announces the availability of its new Disposable Vein Hook, providing a safe, quick and easy way to perform a phlebectomy procedure using completely disposable components. The Disposable Vein Hook consists of a plastic handle with a blade and safety guard on one end, and a hook on the opposite end, allowing a physician to quickly perform a phlebectomy procedure by making the incision with the blade end and then turning the device around and using the hook end to rem...

Handyscope by FotoFinder – The first and original digital dermatoscope for the iPhone

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:26:11 PST

FotoFinder Systems, the world-wide leading manufacturer of digital imaging systems, has released handyscope, the first digital dermatoscope for the iPhone. handyscope brings skin cancer detection to a new level. Doctors can easily evaluate moles on-screen and send the photos securely to their computer or to a colleague. This is the first time doctors of different specialties are able to team up to fight skin cancer. The affordable price and the ease of use make it a perfect addition for eve...

Dr. Lowell Kabnick Completes Medical Mission Trip to Vietnam

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:24:48 PST

World-renowned surgeon-teacher visits Vietnam providing clinical treatment to patients in need of venous intervention. Dr. Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, FACS, FACPh, an internationally recognized leader in the diagnosis and treatment of venous disease, recently traveled to Vietnam on a medical mission trip to provide vitally needed care to patients with vein disease. While a strong emphasis of the trip was in providing patient care, Dr. Kabnick was also excited to offer an educational opportunity t...