Low-frequency induction heating of a ferromagnetic catheter for the varicose veins treatment: a study of feasibility

Low Frequency Induction Heating (LFIH) phenomena take place in a ferromagnetic catheter under the influence of a low frequency magnetic excitation field. This contactless heat source can be used to heal locally and destroy damaged blood vessels. According to medical specialists, thermal ablation of varicose veins requires a temperature of 120°C and time constants lower than a few seconds. First in...