As many as 900,000 people develop blood clots in the United States every year. Often, they aren’t treated in time because they go undiagnosed. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance, the lack of an early diagnosis can lead to death. One in three of those with late diagnoses can experience fatal results. When diagnosed, especially … Continue reading Blood Clot in the Leg: Symptoms and Treatment
ClosureFast Targeted Endovenous Therapy FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About the ClosureFast™ Procedure (previously known as Venefit™ or VNUS closure) The Preferred Treatment for Varicose Veins and CVI The ClosureFast™ procedure (previously known as Venefit™) is a minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) in which one of the experienced doctors at Precision VIR inserts an Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Catheter to collapse … Continue reading ClosureFast Targeted Endovenous Therapy FAQs
IVC Filter Placement and Retrievals
The inferior vena cava (IVC) is a large vein in the middle of the abdomen. The IVC returns blood from your lower body to your heart. IVC filters are “baskets” that are made of many wires (see picture). The filter can be inserted into the IVC through a small hole in a vein in the … Continue reading IVC Filter Placement and Retrievals
Superficial Phlebitis and Acute Thrombophlebitis
What Is Phlebitis? Up to a fourth of all patients with varicose veins and lower extremity venous insufficiency will have an episode of clotting of a varicosity. This can be nearly invisible or can be located just underneath the skin. This condition is called acute superficial thrombophlebitis. The condition causes pain and discomfort but is usually self-limiting. It should, however, … Continue reading Superficial Phlebitis and Acute Thrombophlebitis
Dialysis Access Interventions
Dialysis and Access Interventions are minimally invasive procedures performed to improve or restore blood flow in a fistula and AV grafts dialysis patients. Dialysis and Access Intervention may be recommended to treat: 1. Narrowing of veins or blood vessels attached to dialysis fistula or grafts. When there is decreased function in a graft or fistula, … Continue reading Dialysis Access Interventions
Phlebitis Thrombophlebitis
What Is Phlebitis? Up to a fourth of all patients with varicose veins and lower extremity venous insufficiency will have an episode of clotting of a varicosity. This can be nearly invisible or can be located just underneath the skin. This condition is called acute superficial thrombophlebitis. The condition causes pain and discomfort but is … Continue reading Phlebitis Thrombophlebitis