Venous Disease | Infinity Vein Center | Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, IA

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About Venous Disease: Understanding Superficial Venous Reflux

Your legs are made up of a network of veins. Healthy leg veins contain valves that open and close to assist the return of blood back to the heart. Venous reflux disease develops when the valves that keep blood flowing out of the legs and back to the heart become damaged or diseased. This can cause blood to pool in your legs and lead to symptoms such as pain, swelling, swollen limbs, leg heaviness and fatigue, skin changes and skin ulcers, and varicose veins.

Infinity Vein Center provides a comprehensive menu of services for treating varicose veins and venous disease, including:

VNUS^® Closure Procedure:

Using ultrasound, Dr. Schulz and her team will position the Closure catheter into the diseased vein, through a small opening in the skin. The tiny catheter delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the vein wall. As the RF energy is delivered and the catheter is withdrawn, the vein wall is heated, causing the collagen in the wall to shrink and the vein to close. Once the diseased vein is closed, blood is re-routed to other healthy veins.

Microphlebectomy

Microphlebectomy is a method of surgical removal of surface veins. This vein treatment is completed in our office using local anesthesia. Incisions are tiny (stitches are generally not necessary) and typically leave imperceptible puncture mark scars. Post-operative discomfort is minimal. After the vein has been removed by phlebectomy, a bandage and/or compression stocking is worn for a short period.

Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy

In addition to traditional sclerotherapy for spider veins, Infinity Vein Center also offers foam sclerotherapy for patients with larger leg veins and varicose veins. Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy entails injecting a foamy solution into the vein, causing the vein to scar down.

Which of these treatment choices is right for you? Schedule your vein screening appointment today and let us outline a treatment plan based on your individual needs.