“Can people with atrial fibrillation get laser vein removal?”
I am a middle aged woman with atrial fibrillation and I want to be very careful about it. But there's very prominent spider veins on my neck and chest that I want to get rid of ASAP. Can people with atrial fibrillation get laser vein removal?
2 Answers
People with afib get surgery of all types. However, it is important to get a preoperative evaluation. Often, people with afib take blood thinners, and special instructions will be needed. The surgeon will be able to explain the bleeding risks and the doctor who prescribes blood thinners (often the cardiologist) will need to give an opinion regarding how to manage medications before the procedure.
There is a mild risk of bleeding due to your anticoagulant.
