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Table of contents
Slide 1
Introduction
Risk Factors for Varicose Veins
Normal Veins and Valves
Venous Reflux
Normal Valve Function
Detection of Venous Reflux by Duplex Ultrasound
How Venous Reflux Occurs
Causes of Reflux and Varicose Veins
CEAP Classification
Telangiectasias or Spider Veins Class 1 Disease
Varicose Veins – Class 2 Disease
Venous Insufficiency Class 4 Disease
Class 6 Active Ulceration
Symptoms
Vein Diseases: Treatment Options
Conservative Treatment
Compression Stockings
Ambulatory Phlebectomy
Sclerotherapy
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Slide 22
Foam Sclerotherapy
Spider Veins
Varicose Veins
Vein Stripping
Endovenous Ablation – Laser Vein Treatment
Benefits of Endovenous Vein Treatments
Endovenous Ablation Procedure With No Adjunctive Phlebectomy
Slide 30
Patient Satisfaction
Safety Summary
Laser Treatment vs. Vein Stripping?
Painful Procedure?
Recovery Period?
Does loss of the vein cause future problems?
Extent of time commitment?
Is this covered by insurance?
Summary
