What is endovenous thermal ablation?

Endovenous thermal ablation is a long name, so it helps to start with what it actually is. The source below puts it in one sentence.

The name in plain words

my.clevelandclinic.org describes endovenous thermal ablation as a minimally invasive procedure to treat varicose veins. That is the whole starting point, and you do not need any medical background to follow it.

Where this answer applies

This site answers artery and vein questions for readers in Frankfort and Rich townships. Each clinical statement names its publisher, so you can read the original wording.

Read more before you decide anything

Three outside pages give background on the conditions around this procedure. The Society of Interventional Radiology page on superficial venous disease or chronic venous insufficiency is a sensible first read. MedlinePlus has a page on varicose veins and spider veins. my.clevelandclinic.org also has a guide to spider veins covering causes, symptoms and treatment.

Choose one page, read it, and write down your questions for your care team.