Holiday Time & Travel Socks
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We always promote wearing compression socks for health, travel, lifestyle, after vein procedures and surgery. But with summer or winter holidays just around the corner - there is no better time...Read More
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10 facts about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)
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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 related Vulvar Varicosities & Varicose Veins
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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
What is a Venous Lake?
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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
PAD & Type 2 Diabetes: What is the connection?
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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
Is treatment for Varicose Veins easy?
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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
What is Carotid Artery Disease?
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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 surgeon's,...Read More
Men’s Health Month #MenStartTalking
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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 and Laser treatment
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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
Cardiovascular and Vascular health – why should you care?
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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