Why Do Patients Prefer AI3
Advanced Imaging and Interventional Institute is
the Tampa Bay Area’s first and most advanced
OUTPATIENT center for Interventional Radiology
and Vascular Specialties
1.
No Over Night Hospital Stays – Patients will
Gerald A. Niedzwiecki M.D.
Joseph A. Couvillon M.D.
return to the comfort of their own homes the
same day of procedures
2.
Less Costly - The services that AI3 provides
are much less expensive than the same
Varicose Veins
procedures done in a hospital setting and
provide a real financial savings. This could
make a difference in hundreds of dollars for
personal medical expenses from co-pays and
deductibles
3.
State-Of-The-Art Equipment - The
interventional suite at AI3 has equipment
which is more advanced than most hospitals
in the Tampa area and is a national show site
for General Electric Corporation
4.
Special Care and Patient Education - Patients
Advanced Imaging and Interventional
Institute (AI3) is the first and most
advanced Interventional Radiologist
and Vascular Specialist outpatient
center in the Tampa Bay area. AI3
offers a full range of diagnostic
imaging and minimally invasive
outpatient procedures and is wholly
owned and staffed by Board certified
and fellowship trained radiologist,
receive extensive education from the medical
staff to learn more about themselves and
Dr. Gerald Niedzwiecki M.D.
medical conditions
5.
Highly Qualified Physicians – All of our
doctors are board certified Vascular
Interventional Radiologists. Dr. Jerry is the
present Chairman of the Economics
Committee SIR and has been providing a
major role in training standards for physicians
performing Interventional Radiology
6.
Less likely to become ill from infectious
disease – 5% of all hospital inpatients acquire
an infection of some kind during their stay,
according to the US Department of Health
and Human Services.
Advanced Imaging and
Interventional Institute
2730 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste 100
Phone: 727-791-7300
Fax: 727-723-9010
www.ai3web.com
Minimally Invasive
Treatment for Varicose
Veins
blockage in the deeper veins called deep
vein thrombosis. If you have this problem,
you may need treatment for it.
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When searching for Varicose Veins
treatment you should first speak with a
Vascular Specialist. Always have an
Ultrasound performed before allowing ANY
procedures to test for reflux disease, as
further complications could arise if
undetected and the varicose veins could
return.
Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins
near the surface of the skin. They are most
common in the legs and ankles. They
usually aren’t serious, but they can
sometimes lead to other problems.
Varicose veins are caused by weakened
valves and veins in your legs. Normally,
one-way valves in your veins keep blood
flowing from your legs up toward your
heart. When these valves do not work as
they should, blood collects in your legs, and
pressure builds up. The veins become weak,
large, and twisted.
Your doctor will look at your legs and feet.
Varicose veins are easy to see, especially
when you stand up. Your doctor will check
your legs for tender areas, swelling, skin
color changes, sores, and other signs of skin
breakdown.
Mild symptoms may include:
 Heaviness, burning, aching,
tiredness, or pain in your legs.
Symptoms may be worse after you
stand or sit for long periods of time.
 Swelling in your feet and ankles.
 Itching over the vein.
More serious symptoms include:
 Leg swelling.
 Swelling and calf pain after you sit
or stand for long periods of time.
Being overweight or pregnant or having a
job where you must stand for long periods of
time increases pressure on leg veins. This
can lead to varicose veins.
Skin changes, such as:
 Color changes
 Dry, thinned skin
 Inflammation
 Scaling
 Open sores, or you may bleed after a
minor injury
Varicose veins look dark blue, swollen, and
twisted under the skin. Some people do not
have any symptoms.
Varicose veins are common and usually
aren’t a sign of a serious problem. But in
some cases, varicose veins can be a sign of a
Varicose veins often run in families. Aging
also increases your risk.
You might need further tests if you plan to
have treatment or if you have signs of a deep
vein problem.
Home treatment may be all you need to ease
your symptoms and keep the varicose veins
from getting worse. You can:
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Wear compression stockings.
Prop up (elevate) your legs.
Avoid long periods of sitting or
standing.
Get plenty of exercise.
If you need treatment or you are concerned
about how the veins look, your options may
include:
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Sclerotherapy to close off the vein
Endovenous Laser treatment to close
off the vein
Radiofrequency treatment to close
off the vein
Phlebectomy, or stab avulsion, to
remove the vein
2730 McMullen Booth Road ▪ Suite 100 ▪ Clearwater, FL 33761 ▪ (727) 791-7300 ▪ FAX (727) 723-9010
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