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 […]

Winter/ Spring 2020 iVein® Health and Wellness Sch ...

March 9, 2020

Twice a year we award a student the iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship. Students must write an essay that promotes a practical approach to a healthy lifestyle in college and how these habits can be sustained over a lifetime. This year’s Winter/ Spring scholarship was […]

Fall 2019 iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship W ...

October 9, 2019

Twice a year we award a student the iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship. Students must write an essay that promotes a practical approach to a healthy lifestyle in college and how these habits can be sustained over a lifetime. This year’s fall scholarship was awarded […]

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 […]

Fall 2018 iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship W ...

October 23, 2018

Twice a year we award a student the iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship. Students must write an essay that promotes a practical approach to a healthy lifestyle in college and how these habits can be sustained over a lifetime. This year’s fall scholarship was awarded […]

15 Things We Have Learned In 15 Years

August 8, 2018

A lot can change over 15 years; we have watched our clinic grow from a staff of 3 to 13 employees and 7 physicians. We have relocated, remodeled, and expanded. We have watched the rise of minimally invasive ablation procedures replacing painful surgery. We have […]

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 […]

Spring 2018 iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship ...

March 18, 2018

Twice a year we award a student the iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship. Students must write an essay that promotes a practical approach to a healthy lifestyle in college and how these habits can be sustained over a lifetime. This year’s scholarship was awarded to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fall 2017 iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship W ...

October 9, 2017

Twice a year we award a student the iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship. Students must write an essay that promotes a practical approach to a healthy lifestyle in college and how these habits can be sustained over a lifetime. We received many great entries, but […]

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 […]