enow.com Web Search

  1. Ads

    related to: vein specialists near me appointment booking

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Vascular surgery - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vascular_surgery

    Arterial and venous disease treatment by angiography, stenting, and non-operative varicose vein treatment sclerotherapy, endovenous laser treatment have largely replaced major surgery in many first world countries. These procedures provide reasonable outcomes that are comparable to surgery with the advantage of short hospital stay (day or ...

  3. Varicose veins - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varicose_veins

    How a varicose vein forms in a leg. Figure A shows a normal vein with a working valve and normal blood flow. Figure B shows a varicose vein with a deformed valve, abnormal blood flow, and thin, stretched walls. The middle image shows where varicose veins might appear in a leg. Comparison of healthy and varicose veins

  4. Phlebotomy - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phlebotomy

    A person who performs a phlebotomy is called a phlebotomist, although most doctors, nurses, and other technicians can also carry out a phlebotomy. [2] In contrast, phlebectomy is the removal of a vein. Phlebotomies that are carried out in the treatment of some blood disorders are known as therapeutic phlebotomies. [3]

  5. Vein stripping - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vein_stripping

    Vein stripping is a surgical procedure done under general or local anaesthetic to aid in the treatment of varicose veins and other manifestations of chronic venous disease. The vein "stripped" (pulled out from under the skin using minimal incisions) is usually the great saphenous vein. The surgery involves making incisions (usually the groin ...

  6. Intravenous therapy - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intravenous_therapy

    Intravenous therapy (abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical technique that administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a person's vein.The intravenous route of administration is commonly used for rehydration or to provide nutrients for those who cannot, or will not—due to reduced mental states or otherwise—consume food or water by mouth.

  7. Peripheral vascular system - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peripheral_vascular_system

    Image of a wrist with peripheral veins visible. The peripheral vascular system is the part of the circulatory system that consists of the veins and arteries not in the chest or abdomen (i.e. in the arms, hands, legs and feet).

  1. Ads

    related to: vein specialists near me appointment booking