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Venous disease worsens over time, causing varicose veins, spider veins, and painful symptoms. Untreated, it can lead to complications like skin breakdown, ulcers, and blood clots. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to managing the condition.
By addressing underlying vein issues, treatment for varicose veins can relieve discomfort, such as swelling, pain, heaviness in the legs, aching, throbbing, or itching, improving overall quality of life.
Treating varicose or damaged veins lowers the risk of developing more serious conditions like blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) or skin ulcers.
Vein treatments can significantly improve the appearance of visible varicose or spider veins, leading to a boost in self-confidence and comfort.
Varicose veins and chronic leg swelling are often the result of chronic venous insufficiency, also known as venous reflux. This condition occurs when the valves within the veins malfunction, causing blood to pool in the lower legs. Typically an inherited issue, it can be aggravated by prolonged standing. Dr. Kronson diagnoses this condition through a physical exam and a lower extremity ultrasound, offering effective treatment for venous disease using advanced endovenous laser and chemical foam techniques. This minimally invasive, incision-free procedure requires no general anesthesia, and patients typically recover within a week. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Kronson has successfully performed more than 10,000 of these treatments for venous disease.
Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat varicose veins. During the treatment, a small laser fiber is inserted into the affected vein, where it emits laser energy that heats and seals the vein shut. This causes the blood to be rerouted to healthier veins, improving circulation and reducing the appearance of varicose veins. EVLT is a quick outpatient procedure that requires only local anesthesia and offers minimal recovery time. It effectively alleviates symptoms like swelling, pain, and discomfort, providing a safe and less invasive alternative to traditional vein surgery.
Varithena™ Microfoam Ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins that involves injecting a specialized foam directly into the affected veins. The foam irritates the vein walls, causing them to collapse and eventually be absorbed by the body. This procedure effectively redirects blood flow to healthier veins, improving circulation and reducing the visible appearance of varicose veins. Microfoam Ablation is typically performed on an outpatient basis, requires no incisions, and offers a quicker recovery time compared to traditional surgical options. It is an effective solution for alleviating symptoms such as swelling, discomfort, and pain associated with vein disease.
Maintaining vascular health is critical for preventing life-threatening conditions such as strokes and aneurysms. Narrowing or blockage of the carotid arteries in the neck is responsible for over 85% of all strokes. This condition is diagnosed through an ultrasound in our office and can be effectively treated with a straightforward, two-hour procedure to clear the blockage, usually requiring just one night in the hospital and a 1-2 week recovery period.
Similarly, an aortic aneurysm, which occurs when the body’s main artery enlarges, can be life-threatening if it ruptures. Diagnosed through a physical exam and an abdominal CT scan, this condition is treated using a minimally invasive endovascular technique involving catheters, wires, and stent-grafts to redirect blood flow. Patients also typically spend one night in the hospital, with a similar 1-2 week recovery time.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Kronson has successfully performed over 1,500 procedures for both carotid artery blockage and aortic aneurysm repair, making these treatments both reliable and effective.
Intermittent claudication is characterized by pain or fatigue in the calf when walking a certain distance, typically relieved by a brief rest before resuming activity. This condition is caused by a blockage in the leg arteries, usually above the knee, and is diagnosed with an ultrasound in our office. Dr. Kronson often treats this condition with endovascular techniques in the cath lab, with a recovery time of 24 hours and no overnight hospital stay. In some cases, more extensive surgery may be required, involving a 1-2 night hospital stay. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Kronson has successfully performed thousands of these life-changing procedures.
When a patient’s kidneys fail, hemodialysis becomes essential to replace kidney function. Dr. Kronson performs a specialized procedure to create an “access” in the arm, allowing dialysis centers to connect hemodialysis machines. This 45-minute operation is conducted in the operating room, with patients typically returning home the same day. Recovery time ranges from 1-2 weeks. Before surgery, a thorough preoperative evaluation, including an arm ultrasound, is performed in our office to tailor the procedure to each patient’s needs.
