Patent ID: 7644715
Filing Date: 2010-01-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for treatment of restless leg syndrome in a patient with reflux in a leg vein, the method comprising the following steps: A. Performing an exam of veins contributing to vascular insufficiency and reflux; B. Obtaining percutaneous access of the vessel being treated using a Seldinger or equivalent technique; C. Advancing a catheter with catheter tip through an introducer sheath until it is approximately 1-2 cm below the saphenofemoral junction (SFJ) or the saphenopopliteal junction (SPJ) or at the appropriate distance based on the junction or vein being treated; D. Confirming position of the catheter tip such as with ultrasound, aiming beam visualization, or equivalent; E. Draining blood from the vein using elevation, suction, compression, vein spasm, or other technique; F. Injecting local anesthesia around the vein being treated; and G. Initiating treatment with a device which emits a diode laser or other laser source, electrical current, radiofrequency waves, microwaves, ultrasound or other source of electromagnetic energy which penetrates into regions of tissue.