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Mr S. Tawqeer Rashid
20.05.20
Angiologia e Chirurgia vascolare

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.

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Mr Ian Franklin
08.05.20
Angiologia e Chirurgia vascolare

Say goodbye to varicose veins

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.

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Mr S. Tawqeer Rashid
22.04.20
Angiologia e Chirurgia vascolare

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!

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Mr David Greenstein
10.01.20
Angiologia e Chirurgia vascolare

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?

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Professor Mark Whiteley
30.09.19
Angiologia e Chirurgia vascolare

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.

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Professor Mark Whiteley
23.09.19
Angiologia e Chirurgia vascolare

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!

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Professor Mark Whiteley
12.09.19
Angiologia e Chirurgia vascolare

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.

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Professor Mark Whiteley
10.09.19
Angiologia e Chirurgia vascolare

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.

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Professor Mark Whiteley
18.07.19
Angiologia e Chirurgia vascolare

Treating thrombophlebitis

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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Professor Mark Whiteley
16.07.19
Angiologia e Chirurgia vascolare

Understanding thrombophlebitis

When someone has thrombophlebitis, blood clots within the vein and this irritates the vein wall. A thrombus or blood clot is formed in the vein and as part of the healing process, the vein wall becomes inflamed. Together these factors cause the vein to become hard, tender, red and hot. Professor Mark Whiteley tells us exactly what thrombophlebitis is and the different types that exist.

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