What happens during the exam?
Your doctor has requested an ultrasound of the veins in your legs. Ultrasound is an exam that uses sound waves to “see” inside your body. This exam is performed to create a “map” of your leg veins for the doctor in preparation for various procedures that include Radiofrequency Ablation.
- There is no preparation for this procedure.
- The vascular technologist will explain your exam and answer any questions you may have.
- Your ultrasound will be performed with you lying on the examination table on your back with your hands at your sides or on your stomach.
- The technologist will apply warm gel to your leg(s).
- A transducer, a small, microphone-like device, will be placed over various locations on your legs.
- You will not feel any pain; however you will feel mild pressure from the transducer.
- Sound waves will bounce off the muscle and tissue in your body. This creates “echoes.” The echoes are reflected back to the transducer. A television monitor shows images as the transducer converts the echoes to electronic signals. These images may be viewed immediately and/or photographed for further study.
- You may hear unusual sounds as the technologist views and records the blood flowing through the veins in your legs.
- The technologist will then ask you to stand and repeat the process with you in the standing position.
- The technologist will measure your leg vein and may mark your skin to show your doctor the exact location of your vein. Your exam will take approximately 90 minutes.
After Your Exam
-There are no post-exam instructions.
-Your study will be reviewed by a radiologist and the results sent to your physician. Your physician will discuss these results with you and explain what they mean in relation to your health.
Thought about you in Hawaii
by Alice, patient
Category: reviews“Thought about you in Hawaii. I couldn’t have enjoyed and walked on the beaches if I hadn’t had your skills on my veins. Thanks.”
I can walk to my mail box again
by John Neumann, patient
Category: reviews“I had problems walking to my mail box when I went to Pacific Vein Care. Dr. Conti found I had vein reflux and artery problems in both of my legs. He did his normal vein procedure on one leg and a special procedure at the hospital on the other leg and corrected the artery problems at the same time. I am very happy with the results from the procedures done at Pacific Vein Care to correct both my veins and artery problems. I can walk to my mail box again and not have to stop and rest part way there.”
I am pleased to say my quality of life is back
by Barbara Hoffman, patient
Category: reviews“For thirty Years I have put up with leg pain, throbbing and swelling due to varicose veins. At 63 years old, I made a choice to have Radiofrequency Ablation therapy and I am pleased to say my quality of life is back. I can now take long walks, exercise and stand for long period of time without discomfort. I recently purchased a pair of tall stylish boots and I can actually zip them up because I no longer suffer from edema.”
The procedures were not hard to go through and the result was a tremendous relief.
by Wayne, patient
Category: reviews“I recently – April/May of 2012 – had VNUS procedures done on my right and left legs. Dr. Conti and his staff were superb in the diagnosis and treatment of my condition. The process was fully explained to me and were virtually pain free. There was some discomfort in the week or two after the procedures which were easily handled by over the counter pain medications. I was impressed with Dr. Conti’s knowledge and professionalism and would recommend anyone waiting to treat their varicose veins NOT to wait. The procedures were not hard to go through and the result was a tremendous relief.”
Staff was welcoming
by Irene, patient
Category: reviews“In my experience… -Staff was welcoming, patient, accommodating, informative and fun to talk with. -Dr. Conti was knowledgeable, patient, informative, precise and also fun to talk with. Thank you for good memories. I am grateful for healing hands and hearts.”
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