Specialist Vein Health
Read the latest articles from our health blog about vascular health prevention, treatments and procedures.
Breaking down stereotypes through family values When Wellington-based vascular surgeon Tokilupe Taumoepeau (pictured) started out in medicine, her team kept a tally of how many times she was...Read More
Angiograms, angioplasties and stenting are considered the gold standard for diagnosing and treating blockages in your arterial system. An angiogram is a test that uses X-rays and dye to help...Read More
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a term for a common circulatory problem. PAD is caused by a narrowing or occlusion (blockage) in an artery. Mr JK (Kes) Wicks and Dr Lupe Taumeopeau our two...Read More
When the weather is warmer most of us want to wear shorts, swim suits and no makeup, but for people with spider veins this is not always an easy option. Specialist Vein Health (SVH), Wellington...Read More
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) effects as many as 1 in 10 people at some stage in their life. It is a condition that is considered a nervous system disorder that causes uncomfortable feelings in...Read More
Types of vein disease Varicose veins Spider veins Chronic venous insufficiency Varicose Veins Varicose veins are abnormally enlarged veins that appear most often on the legs. They...Read More
According to the Heart Foundation, 33 per cent of deaths that occur annually in New Zealand are caused by cardiovascular disease. Shockingly, that means that every 90 minutes, a New Zealander dies...Read More
With just a few pieces of key information, you may see the signs of having a potentially life threatening deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What is a DVT? In the simplest terms, a DVT is a...Read More
Non-invasive diagnosis, with a specialist’s opinion Our dedicated vascular ultrasound service is available for your patients. Our ultrasound service is available in Wellington, Lower Hutt,...Read More
They don’t get better with age Thirty something Gavin Lloyd is an active guy, he runs and cycles as often as he can and has done the ‘Coast to coast’ more than once. Having his...Read More