Treatment of Veins and CVI
Q & A – I’M A HEAVY PERSON AND MY FEET ARE SWELLING UP BADLY. WHAT KIND OF DOCTOR DO I NEED TO SEE?
Question: I don’t know who to turn to. I take Furosemide and it doesn’t seem to be helping as fast as it should be. Do I need to see a podiatrist or do I need to get a referral to go see a specialist? I’ve been off work for 2 and 1/2 months from total…
Read MoreQ & A – MY WIFE’S ULTRASOUNDS ARE INCONSISTENT, WHAT SHOULD WE DO?
Question: My wife has had multiple ultrasounds. One ultrasound tech found a bad perforator at 5mm, but they wanted to do open surgery. Another ultrasound tech from the Dr she wanted to use who does laser and RF could not find the perforator. What to do?
Read MoreDo You Qualify for a Varicose Vein Procedure at AVIA?
Advanced Vein Institute of Arizona is proud that our offices are staffed with only board-certified providers. To help them determine whether you might benefit from a minimally invasive vein treatment, please answer these questions:
Read MoreIRONMAN is coming to Arizona, are you ready?
You have put in all the hours of training in the water, time in the saddle and on the road; read and studied nutrition, hydration, and injury prevention. IRONMAN Arizona is less than 6 weeks away, and yet something might not be completely dialed in. You are stronger and more fit than you have ever…
Read MoreDoes Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover Varicose Vein Treatment?
VARICOSE VEINS, VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY AND LEG ULCER TREATMENTS Insurance coverage is always dependent upon benefit eligibility, as outlined in your specific benefit plan. Some employers have chosen not to cover varicose vein treatment specifically, so be sure and check with your human resources department or call the toll-free number on the back of your insurance…
Read MoreSorry I put off varicose vein and venous leg ulcer treatment
HERE’S HER STORY: Magdalena, a 63-year-old retired woman that has lived with painful varicose veins and CVI since the 1970’s. She had vein stripping in the 1970’s and laser thermal ablation in 2010 which both left her traumatized and fearful of any further treatment. In late August, 2016 she reached a point where she had…
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