Keyword: reticular veins

Here are some of the frequently asked questions about the Summit Health Vein Clinic. Please do not hesitate to call us at 541-706-6506 if you need more information. Varicose veins–which afflict 10% to 20% of all adults –are swollen, twisted, blue veins that are close to the surface of the skin. Because valves in them… Read full article

There are many vein treatments available for varicose and spider veins. Generally, the smallest veins are injected (sclerotherapy) or treated with a surface laser, and the larger veins are removed or ablated. In the past, removal meant “vein stripping” using a general anesthesia in the hospital setting, however newer techniques are available to ablate the… Read full article

Your legs are made up of a network of veins, the function of which is to bring deoxygenated blood back to the heart. Healthy leg veins contain valves that open and close to assist the return of blood back to the heart. Because the veins are a low-pressure system, they contain one-way valves to prevent… Read full article

Located at our Eastside location, the Summit Health Vein Clinic uses state-of-the-art technology and minimally invasive treatments to get you back to your normal lifestyle. The function of veins is to bring deoxygenated blood back to the heart. Because the veins are a low-pressure system, they contain one-way valves to prevent the blood from flowing… Read full article