Media & Articles
Non Leg Veins: How are they Treated?
By: Dr. John P. Landi, MD, FACS, RPVI, RPhS
Diplomat of The American Board of Phlebology
Spider veins and Varicose veins on the leg have standard state of the art treatments. The gold standard for spider veins is sclerotherapy and the gold standard for varicose veins is evaluation of the saphenous vein valves and closure of these valves if they are malfunctioning by either laser or radio frequency catheters.
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Health and Wellness article “The Latest in Laser Treatment for Varicose and Spider Veins
The treatment of varicose veins and spider veins had undergone dramatic changes over the last ten years and especially over the last three years. Up until around the year 2000, the only available treatment of varicose veins was a surgical procedure called ligation and stripping, which involved removing veins by multiple incisions and using multiple stitches. This operation had about a month of downtime and left patients with many unsightly scars.
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Procedure can ease painful, unsightly veins. Naples Doctor, clinic alsoprovide various spa treatments
By: Amy Sowder
Coastal Life
In the darkened exam room, the doctor peered through his head lamp magnifier at his patient’s thighs as he slid his syringe into the web of spyder veins. Foamy, clear liquid darted just beneath the skin, flooding and erasing the thin red lines, creating a more even-toned shade of skin.
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American College of Phlebology Board of Directors Email Correspondence
By: Diane Neuhardt, RVT, RPhS
American College of Phlebology Board of Directors
As an ultrasound section member (and former Chair), I receive emails from ACP members with questions about the RPhS credential. I fully endorse the credential, and I hope all sonographers/sonologists who perform Phlebology ultrasound will consider sitting for the examination. I received an email from a member and asked his permission to share our correspondence. The email has a final outcome that is worth bragging about.
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Differences between Spider Veins and Varicose Veins
Published July 2010 – Health and Wellness – Collier Edition
Spider Veins and Varicose Veins affect millions of people throughout the world and their treatment has changed dramatically over the last decade. With the advent of the new Laser and Radio Frequency Closure techniques and the efficacy of the current sclerosing solutions, most vein problems can be treated very efficiently in an office environment.
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What’s New In The World Of Venous Therapy
Published May 2010 – Health and Wellness – Collier Edition
Varicose veins, spider veins, leg swelling, venous ulcerations and phlebitis or clots in the veins are common conditions that affect over 30 million Americans and countless other millions worldwide. Up until recently venous disease was not recognized as a separate specialty and, in fact, many aspects of these diseases especially varicose and spider veins were considered to be strictly cosmetic.
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Laser Treatment for Varicose and Spider Veins
Published April 2010 – Health and Wellness – Collier Edition
Varicose Veins and Spider Veins are conditions that affect millions of people. Besides creating an unsightly appearance in the legs, they can also cause significant medical problems including cramping, aching and swelling of the legs, as well as night cramps, bleeding from Varicose or Spider Veins and even ulcerations of the leg.
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What You Need To Know About Varicose Veins
Published March 2010 – Health and Wellness – Collier Edition
Varicose and Spider Veins affect millions of people throughout the world. Over the last ten years the treatment of both Varicose and Spider Veins has changed drastically. Initially, the only available treatment for Varicose Veins was a radical surgical procedure called “Ligation and Stripping” which required multiple incisions and multiple stitches. This has now been replaced by techniques that close the leaking valves of the veins with either a Laser or Radio Frequency instrument……..
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Commonly Asked Vein Questions
Published February 2010 – Health and Wellness – Collier Edition
Varicose and Spider Veins affect millions of people throughout the world. Over the last ten years the treatment of both Varicose and Spider Veins has changed drastically. Initially, the only available treatment for Varicose Veins was a radical surgical procedure called “Ligation and Stripping” which required multiple incisions and multiple stitches. This has now been replaced by techniques that close the leaking valves of the veins with either a Laser or Radio Frequency instrument……..
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Perfect Legs
Published January 2010 – Health and Wellness – Collier Edition
Every man and woman, at some point in their lives, fantasizes about having the perfect body but realistically very few will ever be able to acheive this goal. There are various techniques available to help one attain their ideal body. I would like to focus this discussion on methods of approaching perfect legs…….
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