The vascular care journal
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Clear, practical guides to help you understand your vascular care.
Preparing for haemodialysis
Dialysis needs reliable access to the bloodstream. An early vascular consultation allows time to choose and prepare a suitable connection before treatment begins.
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Understanding blood clots
Clots inside blood vessels can obstruct circulation. Arterial clots affect blood supply to organs or limbs; venous clots may form in the legs and travel to the lungs.
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Caring for the diabetic foot
Diabetes can affect sensation and blood supply, making injuries harder to notice and wounds slower to heal. A specialist assessment checks circulation, sensation and the skin.
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A guide to varicose veins
Varicose veins are enlarged superficial veins. They may cause heaviness, aching, itching or swelling, although some people have no symptoms.
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Talk to the clinic.
Discuss your concerns and arrange a consultation.