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procedure to treat them.
“Vein disease is a real problem, and we know we can fix it,” he said. “As prevalent a disease as it is, I want people to know [EVLT] is available.”
The procedure
No surgery is required for EVLT and the entire procedure can be performed in less than an hour, Lars sen said. Local anesthesia is used during EVLT, so the patient can remain awake during the procedure.
During the process, lasers are used to deliver energy inside of the targeted varicose vein, causing it to close and be absorbed by the body. The blood in the diseased vein is then recirculated to healthy veins in the leg.
Larssen said the treatment is 90 to 95 percent effective. In rare cases where a therapy fails, a second procedure usually cures the problem, he said. Mild pain and minor bruising are the most common side effects of EVLT, the doctor said, but they are often resolved within a few weeks after the procedure.
Larssen said the treatment is covered by health insurance plans, and he has never been denied by an insurance company when the treatment is used for patients suffering from pain or potential health problems associated with varicose veins. Going with the vein
After graduating from medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University, Larssen decided to pursue emergency medicine. He wanted to help
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