Radiofrequency Treatment
The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia.
The patient lies down and the vascular specialist begins by making a “prick”, usually below the knee (the point where the vein is closest to the surface of the skin) to be able to insert the catheter (a very thin tube).
The radiofrequency energy is controlled by a computerized generator and directed through the catheter. The heating level must be constant and between 85 and 90°C.
The catheter is passed through the vein at an average speed of 7 cm per minute.
At the end of the treatment, the obliteration of the saphenous vein is confirmed through an ultrasound examination.
Contraindications
Radiofrequency is not recommended in the presence of a thrombus in the vein to be treated, or if the patient has an extremely tortuous vein.
Medical Specialist
in Radiofrequency
Dr. Joana de Carvalho
- Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
- Specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery
- Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery
- Member of the College of Phlebology
Specialist Doctor
in Radiofrequency
Prof. Doctor Sergio Sampaio
- Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
- PhD from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
- Specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery
- Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery
Medical Specialist
in Radiofrequency
Dr. Filipa Jácome
- Specialist in Angiology and Vascular Surgery
- Master's Degree in Medicine, from the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS)
- Guest Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP)
- She was awarded 5 scientific merit awards.
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