This pro ce dure is per formed using ultra sound to guide a small catheter, or flex i ble tube, into the dam aged vein. The catheter deliv ers heat in the form of elec tri cal ener gy to the vein wall to seal it shut...
If you find that par tic u lar veins are unat trac tive or cause pain, swelling, or oth er uncom fort able symp toms, you may be a can di date for vein treat ment. These prob lems may include enlarged or dilat ed veins, mal func tion ing venous valves, blocked veins, or blood clots.