Vascular Scanning

Vascular scanning uses high frequency sound waves to produce pictures of your body's veins and arteries. It evaluates the blood flow in these blood vessels throughout your body.

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Varicose Vein Surgery

Varicose vein surgery treats varicose veins for medical or cosmetic reasons. Varicose vein surgery involves closing off your problem varicose vein so that your blood re-routes through a healthier vein.

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Vascular Surgery

Speciality concerned with the treatment of the vascular system.

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Endovenous Laser Therapy

Endovenous laser ablation therapy (EVLT/ELT/EVLA) as varicose veins treatment - how it works, what's involved, procedure, alternatives, approach - Ramsay Health Care UK

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Radiofrequency Ablation (VNUS) Closure Procedure

Information about Radiofrequency Ablation (VNUS) Closure Procedure for varicose veins treatment - how it works, what's involved, procedure, alternatives, approach - Ramsay Health

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Spider (Thread) Veins

Spider veins, also known as thread veins, are small, twisted blood vessels that appear in a spiderweb pattern through your skin often on your legs or face. They are similar to varicose veins but smaller and caused in the same way when a one-way valve in your vein, that help your blood flow back to your heart, stops working properly and your vein swells as blood flows the wrong way.

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Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy is a technique used to treat thread (spider) veins and varicose veins.

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Varicose Vein Cyanoacrylate Glue Treatment

Cyanoacrylate glue – a special type of “superglue” – is used to seal off the main veins with incompetent valves, which need to be dealt with when treating varicose veins - usually the long (great) saphenous vein on the inner side of the leg.

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Complimentary Patient Advice

Our expert consultants are committed to offering excellent care as soon as you need it; that's why they dedicate time to offer complimentary advice, with no obligation, so you can be sure before making a decision. Hear and speak to a Consultant within the speciality of your choice; get the information you need and all your questions answered to help you make a decision on your next steps in your healthcare journey.

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