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 […]

Everyday Mom Life

July 19, 2017

As the sun rises, so do I. Well, I’d like to wake up when the sun comes up, but being a busy mom and on the go, I’m up way before the sun most days. I find that as I have tossed and turned all […]

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 […]

Summer Is Here!

June 16, 2017

For this blog I would like to get away from posting about insurance and the issues we find such as high deductibles, insurance requirements, and the struggles that may be found with treatment of painful varicose veins. Instead, I would like to focus on summer […]

What is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?

May 26, 2017

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome is a condition where there are varicose veins in the lower abdomen and pelvis. Many women are affected by this condition, but may not know that their pelvic pain, heaviness and pressure are caused by varicose veins. Symptoms Symptoms of Pelvic Congestion […]

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

It was mentioned in a previous blog that we would go into more detail on ADL’s; specifically what they are and how they are affected by your varicose vein pain? What Are Activities of Daily Living? To start with, ADL means “Activities of Daily Living”. […]

2017 Love Your Legs Screening Event

Real Men take care of their health . . . and ask for directions Men don’t usually admit to being in physical pain—just like they don’t discuss emotions or ask for directions. Remember the old book Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche? Well, what if a […]

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 […]

Introducing Cody Jarrett, PA-C

February 16, 2017

As a new provider at IVC I would like to introduce myself. My name is Cody Jarrett; I have worked in healthcare for roughly 12 years. My healthcare experience began at LDS hospital and Intermountain Medical Center as I completed the radiologic sciences program at […]

Insurance Coverage of Varicose Vein Treatment

February 10, 2017

Getting treatment for varicose veins can be daunting and sometimes frustrating. We hear you and want to help. Does this scenario sound familiar: Physician: How long have you suffered symptoms? Patient: Explains reason for visit. Physician: Well, I know we can help you with that. […]

What Is a Nurse Practitioner?

February 6, 2017

A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with extra schooling and opportunities to provide health care, diagnose, and treat patients. There are different levels of nursing and they all have different amounts of schooling and opportunities for providing care. First you have a licensed practical […]