Q & A – CAN FOAM SCLEROTHERAPY CAUSE STROKE OR OTHER PROBLEMS AFTER 2 MONTHS OF THE TREATMENT?

By Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC

Question: I had foam sclerotherapy treatment for varicose vein 2 months ago by a technique called flebogrif catheter and I read that it may cause complications like stroke. Is the risk still probable? And what happens to the chemical substance used on the foam after the injection, does it remain in the blood stream and can it be spread by the circulation?

Answer: Foam sclerotherapy is typically not injected in a volume that would cause significant complications such as stroke. The solution ideally stays localized in the leg veins which were treated and does not travel a long distance from that site. Additionally, if the correct volume was injected, the volume of blood circulating in the body is significantly larger than the sclerosant, so there is a dilutional effect if it were to travel to the larger vessels.

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Posted in Treatment of Veins and CVI

About Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC

Jilanne is Phoenix Metros only Doctorate Nurse Practitioner that has been trained extensively by a Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, an Interventional Radiologist, and an Interventional Cardiologist. Dr. Rose is highly regarded by patients and physicians who seek her out because of her expertise in vein disease, her commitment to compassionate care, and her excellent success rates. As a peripheral vascular specialist that has performed well over 10,000 vascular interventions, Dr. Rose is dedicated to helping patients achieve a pain free, healthy and happy life.