ENDOVENOUS ABLATION

Endovenous thermal ablation is one of the minimally invasive treatments we perform in Boston Vein Care. It involves the insertion of a thin, flexible catheter into a diseased vein and delivers heat energy in a very safe and controlled fashion to seal it shut . Compared with surgical options like ligation and vein stripping, endovenous ablation results in less pain and quicker recovery time.

PRE-ENDOVENOUS THERMAL ABLATION INSTRUCTIONS

On the day prior to this procedure, increase the amount of fluids you drink. Stay well-hydrated. Avoid any food, liquid or physical activity that might cause dehydration.
Avoid caffeine-containing products such as soft drinks, coffee, or tea, it might cause your vein to constrict and make procedure difficult.
Shower before your procedure visit, you may not be permitted to shower for up to 48 hours after the procedure. If you can not skip the shower, you will have to buy a plastic leg cover from any local pharmacy).
On the day of your procedure have a normal breakfast and/or lunch, again avoiding caffeine products.
Your endovenous ablation procedure should not cause you to change your normal dietary activity significantly.
Take all your regular medications as prescribed.
Your endovenous ablation procedure should not cause you to change your normal dietary activity significantly.
Feel free to take 2 over the counter Advil or Aleve tablets, the previous day with dinner, and the morning of the procedure with breakfast, unless contraindicated.
Do not apply any type of moisturizer to your leg on the day of the procedure.
Wear loose clothes.
Be sure you have obtained a pair of prescription strength compression hose & bring them with you for your procedure visit.
Do NOT shave your leg within 3 days of the procedure, as it increases the risk of post-procedure skin infection.If advised try to shave leg 3 days before the procedure.
Schedule a follow-up appointment within 1 week after the procedure for post ablation visit and limited venous ultrasound (this combined visit will take about 45 minutes).

POST ENDOVENOUS THERMAL ABLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Leave the compression socks in place for day and night for 48 hours and then use only during day time.
Continue using compression stockings for time period advised after a procedure. Duration depends on the size of vein treated and patients acceptance/tolerance with these garments.
Stop using compression socks and contact us immediately if they cause numbness, tingling in toes/feet, skin blisters, localized skin discoloration or swelling.
There is only anecdotal data that compression stockings help, but there is not strong data that it will hurt a big time or result in loss of benefits of the endovenous procedure by not using them. For that reason if you have any of said symptoms or any other concern, please call us immediately and we are glad to advise.
You can drive before and after the procedure if you have not used any strong/sedation containing painkillers or anxiety pills.
Do not drive for 24 hours or longer if you required sedation containing medications like painkillers or anxiety medications.
Walk around in the office and then around office block after procedure before getting into car.
Walk for about 10-20 minutes when you get home then walk for 20-30 minutes every 3 to 4 hours during day time for next two days.
Most patients can resume their normal light activities within a couple of hours after the procedure.
Again the emphasis is on encouraging mobility. It will reduce a risk of a clot in veins, a clot in lungs and other complications.
Take off compression wraps after 48 hours, can take a shower (NOT hot bath or sauna) and put your normal compression stockings.
Slowly get back to exercising i.e gentle walk or elliptical without resistance on the procedure with compression hosiery on, intermediate speed running or jogging after a week, high intensity running or weights involving legs directly after two weeks.
Take note of your post-procedure follow up and ultrasound visit.
You can take Ibuprofen/Motrin 600mg three times a day or Aleve 400mg once a day for post procedure pain. If you are very sensitive to pain, we can occasionally prescribe you with strong painkillers, ask us if you need before you leave as these prescriptions can not be transmitted electronically to pharmacies.
After 48 hours use the good moisturizing cream like Eucerin, Aquaphore or Vaseline on your legs especially where you have bruising. It will keep your skin healthy and expedite the process of healing.
Post procedure emergencies are very rare. Please call us immediately if you develop leg swelling (localized swelling around the area of treatment is expected & common),fever or bleeding. Please call our emergency line (you will receive after the procedure) for such emergent calls.
Please call our office at 978 666 4200 with any other questions or concern.

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