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When you look down at your legs, you cant

help but cringe at the unsightly lumps that run

along your calves. Lately though, your legs also

feel itchy, achy and sometimes swell. You expe-

rience varying degrees of pain. Those lumps are

more than aesthetically displeasing; they are unhealthy varicose veins. Many

patients fear traditional treatments for venous insufficiency like the painfully ag-

gressive procedure of vein stripping. Understandably, this has kept many from

seeking relief from the symptoms of a medically threatening condition.

by LAUREN GORDON

photos by MEGAN CAPOBIANCO

Yoursearch

for a cureis not inVEIN

New proceduresaddress varicose veins

and fibroid tumors

What if you could address this increas-

ingly common medical and cosmetic problem

through a series of minimally invasive injections

- a procedure that enables you to return to life

as usual? Such relief does exist thanks to the

skillful hands of Dr. Louis Domenico and his

staff at the Vein and Vascular Centers of Phila-

delphia at American Access Care.

Conveniently located at 2412 West Passyunk

Avenue, the Center invites patients to consult

with experienced practitioners who offer relief

and reassurance to individuals suffering from

this and other serious medical conditions.

Although venous disease is the big heading, it

is different in every single person, Dr. Domenico

explains. There are common patterns but every-

thing is an individual, tailored treatment program.

Some patients come in and dont understand that

this disease is more than cosmetic. They look at

the veins and they dont like the sight. But they

also have some significant symptoms.

According to Dr. Domenico, Venous Insuffi-

ciency occurs when valves and veins prevent

the downward flow of blood through your legs.

When those valves fail, varicose and spider

veins appear below those spots. Cosmetic

relief is one reason for treating venous insuffi-

ciency. However, the potential for developing

more serious symptoms cannot be ignored.

Untreated dilated veins can lead to ulcerations

and even bleeding, according to Dr. Domeni-

co. Though the symptoms may not be imme-

diately evident, this is a progressive disease. If

left untreated, it may worsen.

Before undergoing even minimally invasive

surgery, patients will first use conservative

treatments, Dr. Domenico says. Compres-

sion hosiery, exercise regiments, resting, get-

ting their feet up... all of those things will help

to minimize the progression of venous disease.

Unfortunately, it wont set back the clock. That

is where I come in.

Dr. Domenico and his staff are venous ex-

perts. They not only provide patients with the

utmost professional care, they treat a multitude

of venous diseases, including uterine fibroids.

What is a Fibroid Tumor?

Uterine fibroids are very common benign tu-

mors of the uterus. The tumors are hyper vas-

cular and need a rich blood supply to survive.

In the past, the only option available for women

suffering from fibroids was surgical removal of

the fibroid tumors or uterus, which typically has

a much longer recovery period. According to

Dr. Domenico, the Vein and Vascular Center

can treat fibroid tumors with a less invasive

procedure, uterine fibroid embolization (UFE).

UFE is performed by inserting a catheter to the

uterus itself; the medical team introduces tiny,

sand-like grains of gelatin that cut off the blood

supply to those tumors, causing them to shrink

and die. Recovery time is reduced to about one

week and the symptoms (pelvic pain, bleeding)

are significantly improved with approximately

90 percent success.

We work closely with our patients OB/

GYNs to ensure that they fully understand the

best choice available to them, Dr. Domenico

emphasizes.

For more information, contact the Vein and Vas-

cular Centers of Philadelphia at American Access

Care, 2412 West Passyunk Avenue, Philadel-

phia, PA 19145 at1-866-996-9729 (Located

next to the KFC/in the old LeDonnes Furniture

Store building. Entrance and Parking in Rear)

The Vein and Vascular Centers of Philadelphia

are members of the PRH Business Network. Q

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