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If you are undergoing treatment for infections requiring antibiotics, anemia requiring iron infusions or blood transfusions, or chemotherapy, your doctor may order a central venous access catheter (CVAC) or peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) to be placed in your veins.
At Premier Vein & Vascular Center, our board-certified interventional radiologists place venous access devices that give doctors a reliable way to reach your central veins without repeated needle sticks. We focus on personalized care and comfortable, minimally invasive procedures.
UNDERSTANDING THE PROCEDURE
Venous access procedures provide doctors with a way to readily reach some of your central veins without the need to start frequent IV lines in your arm or hand. A central venous access catheter (CVAC) is a tube inserted beneath the skin and into a major vein, typically in the chest, allowing your care team to draw blood or administer medications and nutrients easily, quickly, and without causing you unnecessary pain.
These devices are a way to avoid the discomfort, bruising, and irritation caused by multiple injections, and are commonly used for patients undergoing chemotherapy, dialysis, or extended antibiotic, antifungal, or nutritional therapy.
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Dr. Syed Raza MD
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For more than two decades, our physicians have helped patients understand and treat complex vein and vascular conditions using image-guided, minimally invasive techniques.
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OVERVIEW
If you are undergoing treatment for infections requiring antibiotics, anemia requiring iron infusions or blood transfusions, or chemotherapy, your doctor may order a central venous access catheter (CVAC) or peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) to be placed in your veins. Venous access procedures provide doctors with a way to readily reach some of your central veins without the need to start frequent IV lines in your arm or hand.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Your CVAC will be placed by an interventional radiologist. You may be given medication to help you relax, and the area around the site will be numbed. Next, a needle will be inserted into the venous access point to create a tunnel into which the CVAC will be placed.
The tip of the central venous access catheter reaches into a large vein, and the other end remains outside your skin. In the case of a port-a-cath, a small chamber containing a silicone septum is connected with the tube in the vein and placed just under the skin in the chest or, in some cases, the arm. Patients may feel slight discomfort and pressure during the procedure.
To prepare for your CVAC, your nurse or doctor will provide you with specific instructions. Your doctor may tell you to consume only clear liquids after midnight on the night before your procedure.
AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE
Most patients experience only mild soreness or tenderness at the insertion site for a day or two after placement. Your care team will show you how to keep the site clean and dry and how to care for your catheter or port between uses.
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Venous access procedures are typically ordered by your treating physician as part of your broader medical care, and most major insurance plans provide coverage. Our team can help verify your benefits and answer questions about coverage before your procedure.
Meet Your Specialist
Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist & Vein Specialist
Dr. Syed A. Raza is a fellowship-trained interventional radiologist certified by the American Board of Radiology. He has extensive experience in image-guided and minimally invasive vascular procedures, including evaluation and treatment of venous disease.
His background includes academic and hospital leadership roles in interventional radiology. His expertise allows Premier Vein & Vascular Center to combine diagnostic imaging with minimally invasive treatment planning for patients with venous access procedures and other vascular conditions.
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Premier Vein & Vascular Center is located at 19255 Park Row Dr, Suite 201, Houston, TX 77084.
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All our professionals at Premier Vein & Vascular Center maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the industry. We stay updated with the latest technology and techniques to provide the most advanced and comfortable treatment to our patients. Our goal is to provide a friendly and caring environment that our patients feel good about visiting.
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