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January 26, 2015

An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from painful varicose veins. Fortunately, varicose vein treatment is easier and more effective than ever before. Only twelve years ago painful vein stripping surgeries were the norm. These surgeries involved surgically removing the vein, requiring the patient to go […]

Varicocele Treatment Options

June 1, 2011

In the United States, varicocele treatment has traditionally involved open surgery, usually performed by a urologic surgeon, or urologist. In recent years however, a safe and effective non-surgical alternative called varicocele embolization is becoming the treatment of choice for many patients and their physicians Varicocele […]

Blue Cross’ Requirements Prior To Treatment

February 28, 2011

Blue cross patients are required to wear compression stockings for a three-month timeframe as a conservative measure before treatment can begin. They require that the patient have supervised use over this three-month trial period. This means that the patient most follow up at least one […]

Conservative Measures Mystery

July 22, 2010

Even though IVC does not require patients to have tried conservative measures before receiving treatment, many insurance providers do. What are conservative measures? Conservative measures include the use of prescription strength compression stockings, the use of analgesics and NSAIDS, leg elevation, weight loss and exercise.

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