Podcast Episode 7: Signs and Symptoms of Venous Disease

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is an abnormal clot that has formed in the deep veins of the leg or pelvis. They have become feared by the general public for very good reasons. In the short term, large DVTs can move from the leg or pelvic veins and go through the venous system travelling into the heart and then lungs. This is called a pulmonary embolism, which is a very serious medical condition and can even be fatal. In the long term, even when DVT’s have been successfully treated, the scar tissue formed in the deep veins can lead to a problem called post thrombotic syndrome (PTS). This PTS can result in discoloured, uncomfortable and swollen legs, which may go on to develop leg ulcers.

In our eleventh episode, we welcome back our guest speaker Mark Whiteley - a Professor and Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist of The Whiteley Clinic, London. Visit https://thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/team/... for more information. In this episode, Mark expands on treatments that may help or hinder two key concerns when treating varicose veins, specifically Leg Wounds, and Leg Swelling. In both cases, Mark explains the importance of treating the underlying cause of leg wounds and/or leg swelling first to rule out more complex venous disease, lymphedema or arterial issues. This helps ensure more complete, high quality and sustainable results are possible. This concludes the third and final part of Mark's podcasts which have explored themes relating to "Venous Disease". We recommend you follow Prof. Mark Whiteley's work (see previous link) to keep up-to-date with continuing advances, new techniques as well as his ongoing research.

Listen to Prof Mark Whiteley MS FRCS(Gen) FCPhleb. Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist and Executive Chairman of The Whiteley Clinic. Many people suffer from bulging blood vessels on their temples, particularly after exercise or when they are warm. These boarding blood vessels might be veins or they might be arteries. This podcast explains the difference between the two, and explains new procedures that are now available for veins that are too large for traditional treatments, and arteries that are usually deemed as "untreatable". Prof Mark Whiteley is a Consultant Venous Surgeon who has become well known in the venous world as an innovator. He was the first surgeon in the UK to perform the new endovenous treatments for varicose veins, and has been at the forefront in the world developing treatments for pelvic congestion syndrome, varicose veins and venous leg ulcers. He has now started developing treatments for cosmetically prominent veins on the face, hands and breasts. Mark founded The Whiteley Clinic in 2001 to be a centre of excellence for the treatment of venous condition.

Of the many presentations across the clinical spectrum of chronic venous disease, venous leg ulceration can be considered amongst the most important hence, education to non-health care professionals on the importance of vein awareness is paramount. Expansion of public health promotion now includes raising awareness of preventative management of all aspects of lower limb related problems to the general public. In this video Ellie Lindsay provides an easy to follow overview, tips and the importance of 'Getting to know your legs' raising the public’s awareness of the importance of looking after their legs.

In our tenth episode, we welcome back our guest speaker Mark Whiteley - a Professor and Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist of The Whiteley Clinic, London. Visit https://thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/team/... for more information. Mark continues the series relating to Venous Diseases and talks through the current treatment trends in Venous Disease. This is the second of a series of three podcasts. Stay tuned for Part 3! In this episode, Mark reflects on treatment trends for Venous Disease since the mid 1980s and outlines modern techniques including some that he and his team have pioneered which are more effective and minimally invasive with high quality results. For some residual varicose veins in the legs or feet, Mark explains the use of foam sclerotherapy. This involves using ultrasound to precisely guide the injection of foam to close the unhealthy vein. The foam causes the varicose vein to collapse, before it is naturally absorbed back into the body.

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