What’s the Difference? Vein Treatments in Brief
At Totality, we utilize 4 types of treatments to ablate (seal or close) varicose veins. They are: VenaCure EVLT (laser ablation), Venefit (radiofrequency ablation), and Varithena (chemical ablation), and Venaseal (medical adhesive ablation). Both laser and...
March is DVT Awareness Month: What You Should Know
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? When a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the body, it is called deep vein thrombosis, or a DVT. DVT occurs most commonly in the legs; although it can occur anywhere in the body, such as the veins in the abdomen, or around the...
Venous Leg Ulcer?
A venous skin ulcer is a shallow wound that occurs when the leg veins don’t return blood back toward the heart the way they should. This is called venous insufficiency. These ulcers usually form on the sides of the lower leg, above the ankle and below the calf....