Varicose veins (Varicose veins) are vein disorders, generally occurring in women. This condition is characterized by widening and swelling of the veins which look like they are winding or branching. This is caused by excessive pressure or load on the blood vessels which causes the walls of the blood vessels to weaken, causing widening and swelling of the blood vessels.
Symptoms that may arise in sufferers of varicose veins are:
- Pain and swelling, especially after standing or sitting for a long time
- The skin feels itchy, especially in the lower legs and ankles
- There is a change in skin color
- Foot wounds that don't get better
Varicose veins not only disturb your appearance but also harm your health. Therefore, precise and fast action is needed. One thing that can be done is the Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) technique.
Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT)
Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) is the latest minimally invasive treatment method for treating varicose veins using laser energy through fiber optics aimed at problematic veins so that blood flow is naturally diverted to healthier veins.
EVLT Action Procedure
The patient will be given local anesthesia or under anesthesia by an anesthesiologist. The doctor will use ultrasound to see the image and direct the catheter to the position of the problematic vein, then use laser energy aimed directly at the problematic vein. The application of heat molecularly changes the vein walls, causing them to contract, and preventing blood from flowing back into them. After the procedure is complete, the blood will be diverted to healthier blood vessels. The entire EVLT procedure takes approximately 40-50 minutes.
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EVLT Action Advantages
EVLT is a very safe procedure to carry out, several other advantages of this method are:
- Minimally Invasive
- Small surgical wound <0.5 cm="" --0="" 5--="">
- minimal risks and rare complications
- Patients can return to their activities immediately 1 day after the procedure
- Pain immediately reduces/disappears
If you & your family have conditions as described above and require treatment or treatment. Immediately go to Grha Kedoya Hospital to consult with our best specialist doctor to immediately get appropriate & fast treatment and treatment.
Article written by
Dr. Marolop Pardede, Sp.BTKV, Subsp. VE (K), MH
Cardiac & Vascular Thoracic Surgeon Specialist
Vascular & Endovascular Subspecialty
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