Providing Advanced Care for Varicose Veins
High Desert Vein Center includes a group of board-certified, Mayo-trained physicians who are skilled in medical science’s most advanced treatments for vein and circulation problems.
Varicose Veins Are a Treatable Medical Condition Covered by Most Insurances
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted, bluish vessels that you can see just under the skin. They usually occur on your legs or feet. Sometimes, they are surrounded by patches of flooded capillaries, called spider veins.
If you have varicose veins, it is important to seek medical care. They often indicate vein damage that could restrict blood flow from your legs to your heart (a condition called venous insufficiency). Over time, this condition can lead to serious complications in your legs and feet. Symptoms may affect the legs, ankles, or feet and include:
- Pain
- Swelling
- A feeling of heaviness
- Itching
- Skin changes
At High Desert Vein Center, we provide specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating diseased veins. Our services are covered by most health insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid (AHCCCS).
Testing
At High Desert Vein Center, our skilled medical professionals will thoroughly evaluate your vein condition and identify any underlying circulation problems.
When you visit our center, we will do a physical exam and ask you about symptoms related to venous insufficiency, such as those listed above.
We may also perform additional testing using the following diagnostic equipment:
- Venous duplex ultrasound. This non-invasive exam uses high-frequency sound waves to show blood flow in your veins.
- Venous pressure cuff. This non-invasive exam measures blood pressure in your legs, which can indicate if there’s proper vein-valve function for sending blood from your legs to your heart.
Treatments
Depending on your condition, we provide treatments that can correct venous insufficiency and improve your circulation. Our treatments also improve the look of your legs by reducing or removing unsightly varicose veins and spider veins in the surrounding area.
Using advanced medical procedures and newer state-of-the-art equipment, our capabilities include:
- Venous ablation using radiofrequency catheters or laser fibers. We insert a thin tube (catheter) into a diseased vein and heat the tip of the catheter using either radiofrequency or laser energy. As the catheter is pulled out, the heat causes the vein to collapse and seal shut. Blood will then flow through healthier veins.
- Sclerotherapy. We often perform this procedure in addition to venous ablation (described above). It involves injecting diseased veins with a solution to close those veins. Sclerotherapy can also be used for the cosmetic treatment of spider veins.
- Ambulatory phlebectomy (fluh-BEK-tuh-me). This procedure may also be used in addition to venous ablation. It involves the removal of smaller varicose veins through a series of tiny skin punctures, with minimal scarring.
If you have symptoms or are concerned about varicose veins, talk to your provider or contact the High Desert Vein Center.
