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 procedure. How does it work? Nitrous oxide (N2O) on its own can only be used safely for very […]

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 […]

Are benefits, really a benefit?

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

Most 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 […]

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 […]