Radiofrequency Ablation – Are You a Candidate?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 2, 2019
If you suffer from varicose veins you may skim around online looking at various treatments wondering if they might be right for you. Without a proper consultation and visit with a qualified Vein Specialist, it is hard to decide if radiofrequency ablation or any other vein treatment will work for your specific case. What we
Could You Have Thrombophilia and Not Even Know It?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 2, 2018
It is entirely possible to have Thrombophilia and have no knowledge of it. Thrombophilia marks an abnormal coagulation of blood in the body which can increase the risk of thrombosis (blood clots). Thrombophilia can be hereditary or acquired. Heredity comes from a genetic predisposition passed down in the DNA from generation to generation while acquired
Varicose Veins and Running
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 12, 2017
Are you a jogger or a runner and have started to notice your legs don’t feel quite right? Do you experience leg pain, swelling, a feeling of heavy legs, numbness, itching, or even notice veins starting to become visible? This isn’t unusual and you aren’t alone. While running isn’t a major cause of vein issues
Hot Tips for Leg Health!
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 13, 2017
Everyone wants beautiful healthy legs. It is pretty much a given in youth, but as you age life takes a toll on our bodies – legs included. Lifestyle has a lot to do with how well your legs will fair. Let’s take a look at a few things you can do to be proactive in
Sclerotherapy – Do you need to worry about blood clots?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 21, 2017
Sclerotherapy destroys and breaks down abnormal and damaged veins which are no longer able to function properly and support the body. The solution irritates the lining of the blood vessel, causing it to collapse and stick together and the blood to clot. Blood can become trapped in segments of these non-working veins. The question
Do you suffer with undiagnosed leg pain?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 19, 2017
It’s normal to have an ache or pain every now and then, after all, we are all only human. It’s when aches or pains will not go away and become reoccurring or chronic that these symptoms may lead you to discover an underlying problem. Could your leg symptoms be a vein issue? If
Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 19, 2017
As we age, we start to notice more problems with circulation and the long-term effects of gravity. Varicose veins are enlarged and often twisted veins that are a result of swelling of the vein due to reduced blood flow. There are tons of different reasons that people develop varicose veins and this is one of
Radiofrequency Ablation
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 8, 2017
The radiofrequency ablation procedure is used primarily in the treatment of truncal varicose veins in the legs though it can be used in other areas of the body. It utilizes radiofrequency energy (electricity) to heat up, collapse and in turn, seal off the blood vessels. Ultrasound is used to map the course of veins to
Chemoablation (visual chemical sclerotherapy)
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 6, 2017
When it has been determined that thermal ablation (heat) will not work for venous closure for a patient, endogenous chemoablation is a consideration. What is chemoblation? Endovenous chemoablation, sometimes referred to as ECA, is performed on an outpatient basis. No sedation is required. A chemical solution is injected into the damaged veins to produce endothelial
Leaving Varicose Veins Untreated
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 27, 2017
Doctors will often hear “I didn’t come in because they didn’t hurt” in regard to their patient’s varicose veins. While this may seem reasonable, most people are not aware of the possible dangers of leaving varicose veins untreated. Just because there is no pain currently does not negate the possibility down the road. Let’s take
