Satish Gadi, MD, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), is using the Venclose Maven™ Perforator Catheter to treat venous disease. The procedure took place on April 19 at the CIS Baton Rouge clinic at 8401 Picardy Avenue.
Manufactured by BD, the Venclose Maven™ is the only 360-degree radiofrequency ablation catheter for minimally-invasive treatment of incompetent perforator veins with a modernized, circumferential heating coil. Perforator veins have one-way valves that are designed to prevent backflow of blood to the superficial veins. When these valves stop functioning properly, reflux occurs, and the buildup of blood and pressure can cause both the superficial and perforator veins to become incompetent—keeping blood from returning to the heart.
“The new Venclose perforator vein treatment catheter is a great new option to treat venous insufficiency and varicose veins,” said Gadi. “It is a simple, easy, office-based procedure that is very convenient for patients.”
If left untreated, venous disease can become painful and debilitating.