Patient articles on vascular disease

Simple information about varicose veins, diabetic foot, blood clots and arteries, so you know when to see a doctor.

Varicose veins: when do they need treatment, and what are the modern non-surgical options?

What causes varicose veins, when they are only cosmetic and when they need treatment, and how laser, radiofrequency and sclerotherapy work today.

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Diabetic foot: warning signs you should never ignore

Why people with diabetes develop foot problems, which signs need urgent assessment, and how angioplasty helps save the limb.

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Leg clots (deep vein thrombosis): symptoms and prevention

What deep vein thrombosis is, who is most at risk, why it needs prompt treatment, and prevention tips for long journeys.

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Leg pain when walking: is it peripheral artery disease?

Intermittent claudication is a common sign of narrowed leg arteries. Learn the causes, diagnosis and treatment options, from medication to balloon and stents.

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