Specialist Vein Health
Read the latest articles from our health blog about vascular health prevention, treatments and procedures.
The aorta is the largest blood vessel (artery) in the body. It carries oxygenated blood from the heart to your arms, head, abdomen, pelvis and legs. It is shaped like a candy cane and is as...Read More
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for many woman but it is also a time when physical changes occur rapidly - most are harmless and some like varicose veins are very common. Pregnancy,...Read More
A venous lake is a common blue or dark purple soft macule or papule lesions due to vascular dilation. It is mostly commonly seen on the lips. Who gets a venous lake? Venous lake is most...Read More
People who have Diabetes are two to four times more likely to have Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) than people who do not. What is Type 2 Diabetes? There are over 240,000 New Zealanders'...Read More
What exactly is a Varicose Vein? They are prominent, enlarged veins. They are often discoloured and very visible to the naked eye. A spider vein is often a small thin blood vessel, that is...Read More
Carotid artery disease is a type of Vascular disease. It occurs when fatty deposits (known as plaque) clog the blood vessels from your heart to your brain. We ask one of our vascular...Read More
The month of June is Men’s Health Month and in New Zealand Men’s Health Week is the 11th – 17th of June. During this time men are encouraged to pay special attention to their health. ...Read More
Facial spider veins can be unsightly and are often concealed with heavy makeup. They are harmless and regarded as a cosmetic concern. The medical term for facial spider veins is telangiectasia...Read More
We asked one of our vascular surgeons, Dr Lupe Taumeopeau what exactly does cardiovascular health mean? "Cardiovascular health refers to the health of your heart and blood vessels. Your...Read More
Compression socks or stockings used to be what old people wore when they had ulcers, patients post surgery or for long haul flights. Now compression socks are becoming a trend, not only...Read More