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What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
July 20, 2020
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in the major veins of the legs or arms. Once these blood clots develop, they can impede normal blood flow. DVT can be associated with a serious condition called pulmonary embolism (PE). PE […]
What Are Venous Ulcers? – Infographic
February 20, 2019
Venous disease and varicose veins often cause symptoms like leg pain, heaviness, and swelling, but in advanced cases non-healing wounds can develop. These wounds are known as venous ulcers, varicose ulcers, or stasis ulcers. They can appear with little to no trauma, often low on […]
Follow Up Ultrasounds for Varicose Vein Treatment
June 13, 2018
When you are first established as a patient you will have an initial thorough ultrasound of one or both legs. This first ultrasound is referred to as “vein mapping” where every vein in the leg is evaluated. After each procedure you will have a follow […]
The Course of Time: Varicose Veins Through the Ages
May 16, 2018
Evolution is a wonderful thing, but varicose veins are one associated aspect that humans could have happily lived without. Unfortunately, the ability to stand and walk on two legs came with unsightly and unhealthy consequences. But if you think vanity associated with the current “selfie […]
Can a Patient’s Treatment Plan Change During Trea ...
May 9, 2018
As a new patient at IVC you will receive a personalized treatment plan based on your specific venous disease. Normally, this consists of treating several veins in each leg through a combination of ablation, sclerotherapy, and ambulatory phlebectomy. Many patients need 2-3 treatment days and […]
Why Choose IVC Interventional Vascular and Vein Cen ...
January 12, 2018
There are a myriad of ways to treat varicose veins and a number of clinics that treat them. Some of these clinic are excellent and some not so much. So how do you decide which clinic is right for you? Well let’s discuss some of […]
Nitrous Oxide
November 29, 2017
What is it? Nitrous oxide is a colorless, odorless gas that you can mix with oxygen and breathe in to help with relaxation during an in-office varicose vein procedure. How does it work? Nitrous oxide (N2O) on its own can only be used safely for […]
Pre-Operative Medication for Vein Treatment
November 20, 2017
As a provider at IVC I commonly get the question “should I take Valium for my procedure?” I hope this will provide a little more information on what Valium is and how it can be used most effectively. During consultation with the patient the nurse […]
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Discussing Your Insurance Benefits
October 16, 2017
When doctors’ visits go longer than expected, the last thing someone wants to do is have one more conversation. Meeting about cost and benefits can definitely add to the emotional and mental stress of health care, especially if you’re overwhelmed by your findings from the […]
How can you close down veins? Don’t you need ...
September 21, 2017
I have been working here in IVC for over 10 years and as a nurse practitioner who sees all of the new patients, I have been asked all kinds of interesting questions about veins, treatment, and what to expect following treatment. There have also been […]
Preventing/Improving Deep System Reflux
August 22, 2017
Many patients with superficial system venous reflux also have deep system venous reflux. The deep venous system is responsible for 90% of the venous flow out of the leg. The superficial system is responsible for the other 10% of venous flow out of the leg. […]
Vein Center Accreditation
July 31, 2017
When trying to decide which vein center best suits you the choices can be overwhelming. There are many different kinds of doctors doing the treatments, there are small stand-alone clinics to treatments within the hospital, there are offices close and there are offices far. One […]
What To Expect During Your Ultrasound
July 11, 2017
Some very common questions new patients have when they come in for their first appointment are “What are you looking for? How can you tell if I have varicose veins?”. Ultrasound is excellent for diagnosing varicose veins and is used throughout the treatment plan. Patients […]
What is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?
May 26, 2017
Updated: August 19, 2022 Pelvic congestion syndrome, also called pelvic venous congestion, falls under a broader range of pelvic venous disorders which are a known, but often unrecognized cause of chronic pelvic pain. Varicose pelvic veins develop when the valves in veins are not working […]
Varicose Vein Treatment: Understanding What Your In ...
May 3, 2017
Dealing with treatment of varicose veins can be tricky when it comes to prior authorization with an insurance company. There are many guidelines that need to be followed and they are specific to each insurance company. Examples including vein size, types of veins, pain level, […]
How Do I Talk To My Doctor About Varicose Veins?
April 24, 2017
As an ultrasound technician, I have the opportunity to spend a good amount of time with our patients. Something I hear over and over again from our patients is they have been suffering from varicose veins for some time and they are frustrated their doctors […]
What is Superficial Venous Thrombosis (SVT)?
April 18, 2017
Superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) is an attack of blood clots in the veins that are just under the skin surface within the fat layers. SVT is something that can reoccur and is a common medical issue. The percentage of patients affected by SVT is unknown […]
Insurance Terms and Coverage Explained
Insurances can be very confusing when it comes to healthcare, but don’t worry. At IVC, we go over your insurance coverage to help you understand what they will cover for your medical procedures in our office. So when you leave our office, you will have […]
March is DVT Awareness Month
March 15, 2017
What is DVT? DVT or deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that develops, usually in the legs. Blood clots impede blood from flowing back to the heart, they can be dangerous if part of it breaks loose and travels to the lungs, where it […]
Insurance Coverage of Varicose Veins : ADLs
February 27, 2017
What Are Activities of Daily Living? To start with, ADL means “Activities of Daily Living”. Insurance companies are not in the business of paying for cosmetic treatments; therefore, an expectation is put in place before consideration of varicose vein treatment. One of those expectations is […]
Varicose Vein Procedures: Endovenous Thermal Ablati ...
February 23, 2017
Endovenous Thermal Ablation The first procedure typically performed is the venous ablation. This is where the vein is burned with either laser or radio frequency catheters. During this procedure, the patient is sedated with valium, nitrous oxide, or both. The patient can choose the level […]
VenaSeal and ClariVein – New Varicose Vein Treatm ...
August 29, 2016
Updated 04/24/24 Long gone are the days of painful and invasive vein stripping techniques for treating varicose veins. These techniques have been replaced with minimally invasive ablation procedures like endovenous laser ablation and radio frequency ablation. These procedures are highly effective, minimally-invasive and are much […]
How to Put on Compression Stockings
July 11, 2016
Any long-time sufferer of varicose veins knows the joy of putting on and wearing compression stockings. Your legs feel great once they are on but getting there can sometimes be a challenge. Is there a secret trick to getting them on? Donning Compression Stockings No, […]
Free Varicose Vein Screenings
June 6, 2016
Vein disease is not always as obvious as large, bulging varicose veins. You may have symptoms of vein disease without any varicosities. For this reason, we offer free, varicose vein screenings. So, what are the symptoms and signs of vein disease? Symptoms and Signs Bulging […]
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