Compression Therapy is a conservative method for treating varicose veins. The patient wears compression stockings to aid the veins in return blood flow, which helps minimize pain and swelling throughout the day.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) – a condition that raises your risk for heart attack and stroke – affects one in every 20 Americans over the age of 50. It occurs when cholesterol and other fats in your blood create buildup – called plaque – on your artery walls. Thi…
Phlebectomy is a minimally invasive procedure for the removal of varicose veins. Generally performed in an office setting, with local anesthesia, the physician uses a small scalpel or needle to make tiny incisions in your skin near the varicose vein. A special instrument is inserted through …
A minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of varicose veins, Radiofrequency Ablation, or RFA, can be performed in an office setting with local anesthesia. It uses radiofrequency energy to heat up and “ablate” (damage) the inside wall of the vein, causing scar tissue to for…
Sclerotherapy is a simple and effective treatment for smaller varicose veins and spider veins. It’s a non- invasive procedure that involves injecting a solution directly into the vein, causing it to seal closed and become scar tissue. Blood flow is naturally rerouted through healthier …
Arterial and Venous Duplex studies are noninvasive tests used to examine blood flow through your arteries (Arterial) and veins (Venous) and detect the presence, location, and severity of blockages. arterial and venous vascular diseases. Called “Duplex” because these tests combine…
Arterial and Venous Duplex studies are noninvasive tests used to examine blood flow through your arteries (Arterial) and veins (Venous) and detect the presence, location, and severity of blockages. Called “Duplex” because these tests combine regular ultrasound, which uses sound w…
An ABI is a simple diagnostic test to determine if you have Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).[link] While it can help detect the presence of PAD, it will not show exactly which blood vessels are narrowed or blocked. For the test, you lie on a table, and the blood pressure in both you…
An angiogram is usually performed in a hospital setting, however, at Valley Cardiology, we perform this procedure in an office setting. The procedure is generally performed under sedation with the use of local anesthesia and is an effective X-ray procedure for detecting, evaluating and…
