Vascular medicine
Varicose veins, venous insufficiency and arterial disease: Doppler ultrasound assessment and treatment, including CHIVA.
Vascular medicine
Vascular medicine and surgery deal with the arteries, the veins and the lymphatic vessels. The most common reasons for a consultation are heavy legs at the end of the day, varicose veins that keep growing, swollen ankles, or pain that comes on after walking for a while. Behind those symptoms there may be venous insufficiency, a problem with arterial circulation or, less often, a thrombosis.
The examination is completed with a Doppler ultrasound, a painless scan that shows the blood flowing in real time. With that map of your veins, the specialist sets out the options: compression stockings, changes in daily habits, medical treatment or surgery. Appointments are booked in advance at Plaça de Catalunya 5 in Palafrugell, and we work with more than 40 private health insurers.
Services in this specialty: Vascular medicine
- Colour Doppler ultrasound. An ultrasound that shows blood flowing through arteries and veins. It is painless, needs no preparation and the result is discussed in the same appointment.
- Venous Doppler scan. A dedicated study of the leg veins to assess venous insufficiency and reflux and to rule out a thrombosis.
- Venous insufficiency. Treatment for tired, swollen legs and skin discolouration, with compression advice and regular review.
- Varicose veins. Assessment and treatment of varicose veins, from medical options through to surgery when symptoms or risk make it worthwhile.
- CHIVA technique. Minimally invasive varicose vein surgery that preserves the saphenous vein: the venous circuit is corrected rather than removed, with a quick recovery.
- Arterial disease. Assessment of leg pain on walking and other signs of arterial disease, particularly in people who smoke or have diabetes or high blood pressure.
- Lymphatic problems. Assessment of swelling of lymphatic origin, with guidance on day-to-day care and maintenance treatment.
Book an appointment if your legs swell in the evening, if varicose veins hurt or have changed in appearance, if part of the leg feels hard and warm, or if a wound on the foot will not close. Wear trousers that are easy to take off: the examination and the Doppler scan are done with the legs uncovered and often standing up. Call 972 30 65 65 or book through the contact form.
Covered by most health insurers. Check yours on the list of insurers.
Frequently asked questions about Vascular medicine
How long does treatment for varicose veins take?
It depends on what the Doppler scan shows: some cases are managed with compression stockings, changes to daily habits and regular reviews, while others lead to surgery such as the CHIVA technique, which preserves the saphenous vein and has a quick recovery. At the appointment the specialist goes through the options for your case and the follow-up involved.
Does the Doppler scan hurt, and does it need any preparation?
It is painless and needs no preparation: it is an ultrasound that shows the blood moving through your veins and arteries in real time, and the result is discussed in the same appointment. Wear trousers that are easy to take off, as the examination is done with the legs uncovered and often standing up.
Where is the vascular clinic in Palafrugell?
At Plaça de Catalunya 5 in Palafrugell, by appointment, with the Doppler scan available on site. We work with more than 40 private health insurers and also see patients privately: book on 972 30 65 65, through the contact form or via the online booking portal.
Other specialties
- Adeslas
- Sanitas
- DKV
- Mapfre
- AXA
- Asisa
- Fiatc
- Cigna
- Caser
- Allianz
- Mútua General de Catalunya
- Assistència Sanitària
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