Varicose veins are one of the most common problems seen by vascular specialists. It affects up to 4 in 10 women and many sufferers have had varicose veins for many years. Varicose veins manifest as unsightly bluish lumps (varicosities) and develop mainly over the calf areas but can also be seen in the inner thigh regions
Read MoreSTRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE Interview by Roshini Anthony of www.medicalgrapevineasia.com According to Senior Consultant Endovascular Surgeon Dr Benjamin Chua, the concept of “unsalvageable” with regards to endovascular surgery is one of the biggest myths pertaining to this field. In fact, vascular disease can be prevented if dealt with early and properly. Dr Chua talks to Medical Grapevine
Read MorePRESERVING LIMBS, SAVING LIVES Aseldom known fact: a major lower limb amputation due to complications from diabetes occurs once every 30 seconds worldwide. In Singapore, it is estimated that about 700 major lower limb amputations take place a year (approximately two per day). These sobering numbers reflect the grim outcomes that diabetics with peripheral arterial
Read MoreEvery year, Singapore hospitals perform roughly 1,500 diabetes-related amputations. This works out to about four amputations a day – a number that may go up as Singapore deals with a growing diabetes problem. The amputations are mainly due to peripheral arterial disease (PAD) – the narrowing or blockage of lower limb arteries. As a result,
Read MoreDEEP DIVE INTO THE VESSELS By Dr Benjamin Chua (featured in This Quarterly) Our bodies rely on a vast network of blood vessels but few people truly understand how they function. VASCULAR DISEASE The vascular system comprises the entire network of blood vessels in the body, namely, the arteries, veins and capillaries. These vessels carry
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