Told Your Vein Disease Is Untreatable? Here’s Why a Second Opinion Matters

When you’re told there’s nothing that can be done about venous diseases and their symptoms, or if you’re not happy with the projected outcomes of a treatment modality, there’s nothing wrong with seeking a second opinion. 

Many areas of medicine are in a constant state of flux, with new techniques and tools available to accomplish what was once difficult or impossible. The field of venous medicine is no different. 

At the leading edge of these technologies, vascular medicine specialist and interventional cardiologist Dr. Enrique Hernandez of Advanced Vascular Cardiac & Veins in Miami, Florida, is your ideal practitioner when you need a second opinion about your vein disease. An innovator from his earliest days in medicine, Dr. Hernandez keeps abreast of the latest advances so you’re assured of the most up-to-date information when it comes to vascular care. 

Why your vein disease may be considered ‘untreatable’

To say the human body is complex is an understatement. There are operations and interactions about which medical science has only partial understanding. 

As powerful as diagnostic imaging is, it’s not infallible. Your first diagnosis may be based on incomplete or outdated imaging protocols. Your symptoms may be shared with other conditions or simply attributed to aging. 

Specialized training is more important than ever. You need advanced expertise to assure that your vein care considers all aspects and every treatment in a world where change happens fast. 

The value of a second opinion

As important as specialty focus is, it can create diagnostic blind spots. We review your case from the ground up, including a detailed medical history, review of your symptoms, and investigating diagnoses and treatments you may have had already. 

We use advanced ultrasound technology to assess the flow of blood through your veins as well as the efficiency of valve function, leading to a more complete understanding of what’s happening inside your body. 

Dr. Hernandez may be able to uncover new insights for you, including a more accurate diagnosis and treatment options that might not have been considered previously. Regardless of his findings, you’ll come away with a personalized treatment recommendation based on the severity of your vein disease. 

New treatments that change the game

Minimally invasive medical treatments continue to make waves, improving patient outcomes while minimizing both demands on your body and damage to healthy tissue. Dr. Hernandez may recommend updated treatments like: 

• Ambulatory phlebectomy
• Compression therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan
• Endovenous ablation
• Foam sclerotherapy guided by ultrasound

New treatment options provide benefits like: 

• Improved circulation
• Better mobility
• Reduced pain
• Minimized swelling
• Improved appearance of superficial veins
• Faster recovery times when compared with traditional treatments

There’s no need to live with an “untreatable” diagnosis. Contact Advanced Vascular Cardiac & Veins at the nearest of our two Miami locations to request a second opinion on your vein condition. Call or click to book your appointment today.