First Outpatient Clinic in Volusia County to provide Endo Venous Laser Treatment
Suncoast Vein & Vascular Clinic is the first outpatient clinic to offer Endo Venous Laser Treatment (EVLT) in Volusia & Flagler counties since 2002 after being approved by FDA in 2001.
As an Interventional Radiologist, a doctor specially trained in performing minimally invasive treatments using imaging guidance, Dr. Singireddy personally performs duplex ultrasound to assess the venous anatomy, vein valve function, and venous blood flow changes, which can assist in diagnosing venous insufficiency. He always discusses the ultrasound findings and treatment options during a pre-procedure consultation.
PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE(PAD)
PAD develops most commonly as a result of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, which occurs when cholesterol and scar tissue build up, forming a substance called plague inside the arteries resulting in narrowing or complete blockage of the artery.
Symptoms
Leg pain, cramping, heaviness or weakness
Leg numbness or weakness
Sores on the legs, feet or toes
Change in skin color on the legs.
Treatments
Peripheral Angioplasty
Stent Placement
Atherectomy
The laser energy damages the vein walls, shrinking them and closing the faulty vein so that the blood cannot flow through it. This eliminates vein bulging at its source.
Will insurance cover the treatment?
Many insurance companies cover the treatment of vein disease that is associated with substantial pain and other complications, but individual insurance companies may limit the types of therapy that are covered.
What are the complications of this procedure?
The only minimal complications experienced with EVLT have been a small number of cases of numbness that passes quickly. Rare cases of deep vein thrombosis (one in several thousand treated patients)
