veins will not adversly effect the ability for the blood to return to the heart. Why is it important to have a venous ultrasound evaluation?
In assessing symptomatic varicose veins, an expertly performed venous ultrasound evaluation plays a critical role. A venous duplex ultrasound evaluation is performed which permits the Radiologist to see the anatomy and to map out the underlying leg veins and identify pathologic reflux into the superficial veins of the leg. Useful information is gathered to diagnose your specific vein problem. After the Radiologist makes an accurate diagnosis, an appropriate and effective customized treatment plan can be developed for you. What is an ultrasound evaluation like? After applying ultrasound gel to the leg, a handheld device is passed back and forth to evaluate the underlying veins. Sound waves sent into the leg bounce back to the handheld device whereby the attached ultrasound machine displays them as a picture on a monitor. The ultrasound evaluation is painless and usually takes between 30 and 45 minutes to complete. Can you exercise after the EVLA procedure? Exercise is not only permitted
