Thread veins Thread veins, which can also be referred to as spider veins or dermal veins, are a common condition that occur in around...

What is a neurogenic tumour? A neurogenic tumour is a tumour that grows along the cells that make up the nervous system. They can be...

What is a complex AV fistula and what causes it? A complex arteriovenous fistula is an abnormal passageway way between a vein and artery....

Lymphangiomas are a swelling or mass that usually occurs in the head, neck or mouth area. A lymphangioma is the result of a congenital...

What is it and what causes it? Acute lower limb ischaemia is a rapid decrease in blood to a limb. This is due to acute occlusion (when...

Native Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula In order to have haemodialysis treatment to remove waste products and excess fluid from your body, the...

What is deep vein insufficiency? Deep vein insufficiency is a chronic (long term or recurring) disease that can result in significant...

A neurofibroma is a genetic condition that results in tumours growing along the nerve sheath. The tumours can develop anywhere in the...

Pulmonary Embolism A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood vessel in your lungs becomes blocked. Most of the time this blockage is...

Arteriovenous (AV) Graft In order to have haemodialysis treatment to remove waste products and excess fluid from your body, the medical...

Following on from our previous blog on what Schwannoma's and symptoms to look out for, we asked Mr Valenti about how they can be...

What is it? A schwannoma is a tumour which develops in the peripheral nervous system (the nerve system relating to systems other than the...

Venous ulcers of the leg often occur because the veins become stretched, which prevents the valves in the veins from fully closing. Lack...

What is a lymphatic malformation? A lymphatic malformation is a mass in the head or neck that results from an abnormal formation of...

Between October 2017 and July 2018 my vision was impaired in one or both eyes on four separate occasions. I wrongly put the first of...

Heart and Vascular Care surgeons have substantial expertise in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of all types of aortic aneurysms....

Ischemia is a condition in which there is inadequate blood flow and oxygen to a specific part of the body. It can occur anywhere blood...

Everyone sweats, but there is a common condition in which a person sweats excessively. Some people may find this excess sweating...

Foot care amongst diabetics is incredibly important and people who have diabetes often suffer with foot problems. Diabetes can lead to...

In our recent blog post we discussed what lymphedema is and who is affected by lymphedema. Here we discuss the treatment options...