Uses radiofrequency energy to close problematic veins, relieving symptoms like swelling and discomfort.
Functioning similarly to that of EVLT, Radiofrequency Ablation (RF Ablation) also utilizes energy to collapse varicose veins. In this case, however, the doctor will use a catheter to insert a fiber that delivers short bursts of radiofrequency energy. These bursts effectively ablate the veins and restore a more efficient flow of blood.
Both RF ablation and EVLT are minimally-invasive, requiring only a small incision through which the doctor will insert the catheter.
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