Frederick MD Varicose Vein Treatment Center
Capitol Vein & Laser Centers - Frederick
77 Thomas Johnson Drive
Suite E
Frederick MD 21702
866-579-4299
Venous Reflux Exams in Frederick, MD
Venous reflux exams may be ordered by a physician for patients who are experiencing painful varicose veins, or have symptoms including leg pain or aching, swollen legs or ankles and burning or itching in the legs. Screening to determine the source of venous reflux will be performed by non-invasive procedures such as a physical examination and complete Doppler ultrasound. This exam will identify valve damage, the direction of blood flow, and the velocity of blood flow in the leg so that your doctor can determine the best methods of treatment.
For the venous reflux exam, the patient will be asked to stand while a technician uses an ultrasound probe covered in gel to scan each leg. At the same time, a blood pressure cuff will be inflated at different points along the leg, causing venous blood to back up for a moment, then be quickly released, so the technician can obtain the needed information.
The ultrasound exam portion of the venous reflux exam will take 20 to 30 minutes per leg, with the length of the entire procedure depending on the whether the doctor recommends treatment on one or both legs. The cost of the venous reflux exam should be covered by the patient’s medical insurance, but will depend on their specific policy coverage.
About Capitol Vein & Laser Centers - Frederick
Capitol Vein & Laser Center offers Frederick varicose veins sufferers the freedom needed from painful and unsightly vein disorders. In Maryland, patients that have long felt the effects of vascular dysfunction can rest assured that their health is in excellent hands, with Paul McNeill, MD, FACS and Garth Rosenberg, MD, FACS offering their patients relief from vascular disease. With sclerotherapy and laser treatments, patients can see visible results quickly and get back on their feet in minimal time. This means that vein treatments have come a long way and that patients are able to experience relief in half the time with very minimal healing time. Frederick varicose veins clinics such as Capitol Vein & Laser Center treat patients with the latest medical technology which has come about through painstaking research over time. Medical treatments for vascular health disorders have brought patients therapy options which involve minimal discomfort as well, with some being performed with just local anesthesia. Laser ablation is a popular treatment option which is a cut above the widely used treatment options of the past. Most patients find that their side effects after treatments are minimal and that they can seamlessly get back to their everyday lives with Frederick varicose veins treatments.