Vein Treatment

Peak Heart & Vascular

Multispecialty Cardiovascular Group located in Surprise, Avondale, Phoenix, and Flagstaff, Arizona.

Using a combination of innovative technology & advanced treatments, our exceptional team of board-certified interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons strive to provide the most positive experience for each patient.

DIAGNOSIS:

Physical examination & medical history:

To diagnose vein conditions, our vein specialist will take your complete medical history and perform a detailed physical examination of your legs for sores, pain, discoloration, swelling, and varicose vein.

Imaging test:

The specialists may also recommend imaging tests to determine the source of the ailment. There are two major vein-related tests:

  1. Venogram – In this diagnostic procedure, the vein specialist will introduce an intravenous (IV) contrast dye into your vein. With the help of this dye, your blood vessels will appear opaque on the X-ray image so that the doctor can see them clearly. 
  2. Vascular ultrasound/duplex venous ultrasound – This test helps in examining your affected legs’ blood circulation. A small hand-held device named a transducer is placed on the skin over the affected vein. It emits sound waves that reflect off the vein. As a result, these sound waves will get recorded and the image of the affected vein will get displayed on the monitor.

Depending on the diagnosis and seriousness of your condition, our vein specialist suggests the best and customized treatment for you.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

1. Foam Sclerotherapy:

Foam sclerotherapy is one of the most widely used and effective methods to treat varicose veins. In this treatment, an FDA-approved sclerosing agent – sodium tetradecyl sulfate (STS) is mixed with air to get the consistency of foam. It is then injected into the veins visually or under the guidance of ultrasound which helps in collapsing through the body’s natural healing process. 

Foam sclerotherapy is one of the most preferred and effective methods to treat varicose veins. The patients can notice significant change and improvement right after the first injection, within 6-8 we

Benefits:

  • Handle larger veins than liquid sclerotherapy
  • Minimal or no use of local anesthesia
  • Lack of any discomfort
  • Non-surgical procedure
  • Takes less than an hour
  • No major complications

2. Radiofrequency Endovenous Ablation:

Radiofrequency endovenous ablation is a non-surgical process performed under the guidance of local anesthesia and sedation. It is the only minimally invasive segmental radiofrequency ablation treatment that is done using radiofrequency energy. The RFE energy provides uniform heating to contract the collagen in the vein walls. The heat helps in collapsing and sealing the valves and effectively treating varicose veins.

Benefits:

  • Non-surgical procedure
  • Pain-free process
  • Takes less than an hour
  • Has up to 98% success rate
  • Minimal or no downtime or pain
  • Minimal or no scarring
  • Minimal or no use of local anesthesia
  • No major complications
  • You may experience minor pain, tightness sensation, slight bruising, and discomfort for a little time.

3. Varithena: Non-Thermal Ablation

Varithena treats a wide range of varicose veins including:

  • Twisted Veins (Tortuous)
  • Veins above and below the knee
  • Veins of the small, medium, and large diameters
  • Veins treated with other methods previously

A small amount of varithena is inserted into the infected vein through a small needle or catheter. Foam is created by a specialty canister and injected through the needle into the vein under the guidance of ultrasound. Following this, the diseased vein collapses and the foam is deactivated.

Benefits:

  • Non-surgical and minimally invasive procedure
  • No sedation or general anesthesia required
  • No multiple needle sticks are used
  • In-office procedure
  • Minimal injection sites
  • Little or no downtime or pain
  • No risk of nerve injury
  • No major complications

4. Venaseal: Non-Thermal Ablation:

Similar to other non-thermal ablation treatments, venaseal is also a non-surgical procedure that does not require tumescence for local anesthesia. This treatment uses an advanced medical adhesive to close the affected vein. The adhesive is delivered intravenously under the guidance of ultrasound to close the vein.

Benefits:

  • Non-surgical and minimally invasive procedure
  • No sedation or general anesthesia required
  • In-office procedure
  • Minimal injection sites
  • Little or no downtime or pain
  • No risk of nerve injury
  • Single-injection site
  • No major complications

5. Phlebectomy:

Phlebectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which the infected vein is removed through tiny incisions. This treatment is mainly used to treat varicose veins just under the skin. 

A small phlebectomy hook is inserted through a series of incisions over the varicose vein to remove it. Post the removal of the vein, the body automatically redirects the blood flow to the healthy veins. Generally, the procedure is done in less than an hour but it may depend on the severity and the number of veins to be treated.

Benefits:

  • No sedation or general anesthesia required
  • Little or no downtime or pain
  • No risk of nerve injury
  • Very small incisions
  • Incisions become invisible after 6 months
  • Shorter recovery time
  • Can be used on large veins
  • No major complications
  • You may experience minor pain, tightness sensation, slight bruising, and discomfort for a little time
  • Eliminates the risks of intra-arterial injection, residual hyperpigmentation, and skin necrosis.