Medical articles from Professor Mark Whiteley

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30/09/2019

Vascular Surgeon

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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23/09/2019

Professor Mark Whiteley

Vascular Surgeon

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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12/09/2019

Professor Mark Whiteley

Vascular Surgeon

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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10/09/2019

Professor Mark Whiteley

Vascular Surgeon

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.

18/07/2019

Professor Mark Whiteley

Vascular Surgeon

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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16/07/2019

Professor Mark Whiteley

Vascular Surgeon

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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21/01/2019

Professor Mark Whiteley

Vascular Surgeon

How to minimise haemorrhoid pain

Haemorrhoids are common – over half of us will have haemorrhoids at some point in life. Because of this, demand for treatment is huge and can involve quite a long wait. So what can you do in the meantime to manage the pain? We asked leading venous surgeon Prof Mark Whiteley for his top tips.

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11/10/2018

Professor Mark Whiteley

Vascular Surgeon

Pelvic congestion syndrome: Don’t suffer in silence

In this informative article, celebrated vascular surgeon Professor Mark Whiteley expertly explains the most common causes of pelvic congestion syndrome and details how it can be treated.

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04/10/2018

Professor Mark Whiteley

Vascular Surgeon

How to stop varicose veins from coming back

Varicose veins recurrence is extremely common and can be frustrating if you've spent considerable money on treatment. However, by getting treatment right the first time round, you can reduce your chances of recurrence as much as possible. In this article celebrated vascular surgeon Professor Mark Whiteley explains what patients should look for in a quality clinic.

25/04/2018

Professor Mark Whiteley

Vascular Surgeon

Can leg ulcers be cured?

Professor Mark Whiteley, leading vascular expert and founder of The Whiteley Clinic, explains leg ulcers and how they can be treated with the clinic’s help. The Whiteley Clinic has achieved an 85% cure rate for patients presenting with leg ulcers over the last 12 years.