Dr. John Statler Speaks on the Serious Implications of Untreated Venous Disease at the Virginia Heart and Vascular Institute Symposium

Dr. John Statler, a Board Certified, Fellowship Trained Interventional Radiologist with Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg, Ltd. (RAF) and Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates (VIVA), spoke on the consequences of untreated venous disease at the Virginia Heart and Vascular Institute Symposium on February 24th. Venous diseases include everything from varicose veins to venous thromboembolic disease. “These venous diseases have real short-term and long-term consequences,” Dr. Statler says, “But there are good therapies for all of them.” Interventional Radiologists can treat these diseases with minimally invasive, image-guided techniques, typically with only a short recovery time.

The symptoms of venous diseases are often overlooked by patients and are attributed to aging or general fatigue. Varicose veins, aching, painful, or swollen legs can all be symptoms of untreated venous disease. The good news for patients and physicians? These diseases are treatable. Interventional Radiologists treat venous disease without the need for open surgery. Treatments are effective and less risky than open surgery.

About Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg

Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg is the largest provider of radiologic and vascular surgery services in the Fredericksburg, Virginia region. RAF serves patients at Mary Washington and Stafford Hospitals, Medical Imaging of Fredericksburg, the Imaging Center for Women, Medical Imaging at Lee’s Hill, and Medical Imaging of North Stafford, as well as at RAF’s interventional radiology practice, Virginia Interventional & Vascular Associates (VIVA) in Fredericksburg and Stafford, Cosmetic Center by VIVA in Fredericksburg, and Virginia Women’s Center in Richmond. For more information, visit rafimaging.com or call (540) 361-1000.