Por Mr David Greenstein
04.06.20
Angiología y Cirugía vascular
ETS Surgery as a solution for blushing and hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating and blushing can have a big impact on self confidence. Whilst it affects a small number of people in the UK, it can have a very negative impact on day-to-day life for patients. Recently we spoke to leading venous and vascular surgeon, Mr David Greenstein, to find out about ETS surgery, a procedure he uses often to treat blushing.
Por Mr S. Tawqeer Rashid
20.05.20
Angiología y Cirugía vascular
Carotid arteries what are warning signs narrowed neck artery
Carotid arteries carry blood away from the heart to the head, brain and face and also transport oxygen to the front parts of the brain that control our movements, feelings and speech. If these get clogged due to fatty deposits - often described as 'furring of the arteries' - it can lead to life-threatening problems. One of our top vascular surgeons, Mr S. Tawqeer Rashid, explains the warning signs and how you can reduce your risk of it developing.
Por Mr Ian Franklin
08.05.20
Angiología y Cirugía vascular
Fed-up of the sight of your varicose veins? Or are they causing your legs to look swollen, ache or cramp? The good news is that there are plenty of treatment options to have them removed. Our expert vascular surgeon Mr Ian Franklin explains what these are.
Por Mr S. Tawqeer Rashid
22.04.20
Angiología y Cirugía vascular
6 varicose veins myths debunked by a vascular surgeon
There are many myths surrounding varicose veins, from whether they are caused by standing up for too long, to whether young people don't get the unsightly, twisted veins. Here, one of our expert vascular surgeons Mr S. Tawqeer Rashid helps us to debunk the myths!
Por Mr David Greenstein
10.01.20
Angiología y Cirugía vascular
Foam sclerotherapy: how does it work?
Do you have veins that look unsightly on your legs, that sometimes bleed and leaves you aching? Fortunately, they can be treated with a procedure called foam sclerotherapy. We've talked to one of our leading vascular surgeons Mr David Greenstein about how it works and whether you can walk or take a flight soon after the procedure?
Por Professor Mark Whiteley
30.09.19
Angiología y Cirugía vascular
Is HIFU the best treatment for varicose veins?
HIFU (“High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound”) is a new non-invasive way to treat varicose veins using ultrasound. There are huge advantages to HIFU over every other treatment for varicose veins, in the cases where HIFU can be used. Professor Mark Whiteley walks us through why HIFU is one of the best ways to treat varicose veins.
Por Professor Mark Whiteley
23.09.19
Angiología y Cirugía vascular
HIFU, the new way to treat varicose veins (part one)
HIFU stands for “High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound”. Basically, it is a completely non-invasive way to treat structures under the skin, by beaming ultrasound through the skin itself. Professor Mark Whiteley and his team at The Whiteley Clinic are the first to use HIFU to treat varicose veins and venous leg ulcers, among other conditions. Learn all about HIFU in this article!
Por Professor Mark Whiteley
12.09.19
Angiología y Cirugía vascular
The important thing to know about varicose veins
The important thing to understand is that to treat varicose veins, we need to treat the underlying veins and not just the ones that can be seen bulging at the surface. Prof Mark Whiteley talks about the different types of varicose veins and the importance of treating the ones that cannot be seen on the surface.
Por Professor Mark Whiteley
10.09.19
Angiología y Cirugía vascular
What is endovenous laser ablation (EVLA)?
Endovenous laser ablation is a method of treating varicose veins using a laser and guided imaging to close damaged veins. While it treats underlying veins that lead to the bulging varicose veins that we see on the surface, EVLA alone doesn’t treat the visible surface veins. Professor Mark Whiteley tells us more about EVLA, when it was first used, how it works and how much it costs.
Por Professor Mark Whiteley
18.07.19
Angiología y Cirugía vascular
Thrombophlebitis is a condition where veins, normally in the lower half of the body become inflamed due to the presence of a blood clot or clots. Professor Mark Whiteley talks about the treatment that is required for thrombophlebitis and what symptoms we should be seeking emergency treatment for.
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