Photo: Dr. Argyrios Tzilinis a Vascular Surgeon at Physicians Regional Medical Group and Vascular Technician Sheri MsNulty is working with Phyllis Cusumano who has a vein condition called saphenous insufficiency. This condition is due to blood in the veins flowing the wrong way causing swelling and discomfort. Dr. Argyrios Tzilinis is using a process called Endoluminal Ablation in which he has inserted a radiofrequency catheter into the vein, he looks at the inside of the vein using an ultrasound. The laser and heat from the devise improves the circulation in the leg by ensuring that the blood is flowing in the right direction. Photographed on June 6, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News - Marco, FL

Dr. Argyrios Tzilinis a Vascular Surgeon at Physicians Regional Medical Group and Vascular Technician Sheri MsNulty is working with Phyllis Cusumano who has a vein condition called saphenous insufficiency. This condition is due to blood in the veins flowing the wrong way causing swelling and discomfort. Dr. Argyrios Tzilinis is using a process called Endoluminal Ablation in which he has inserted a radiofrequency catheter into the vein, he looks at the inside of the vein using an ultrasound. The laser and heat from the devise improves the circulation in the leg by ensuring that the blood is flowing in the right direction. Photographed on June 6, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News

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