USEFUL WEBSITES
The following are useful sources of patient information for those considering vascular treatment. Both the Sheffield Vascular Institute and the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland provide a range of information leaflets for a wide variety of vascular conditions. Please remember that whilst these information sheets have been produced by vascular specialists they are not a substitute for consultation with your family doctor or a vascular specialist.
Sheffield Vascular Institute
Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland information leaflets
varicose veins
surgery
endovenous laser
aortic aneurysm
claudication
carotid artery disease
carotid endarterectomy
For detailed descriptions of endovenous laser or radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins there are two company sponsored websites which give detailed procedure information.
EVLT procedure information
VNUS procedure information
Media
Below is a selection of articles appearing in the popular media
Daily Mail 29 May 2007 endovenous laser article
www.dailymail.co.uk pelvic venous congestion
www.goodtoknow.co.uk varicose veins article
www.veindirectory.org/Blog/2008/11/stomach_aches_and_varicose_vei.html
Disclaimer
Please remember that whilst this site is provided for your information, it is not intended to be a substitute for consultation with your own doctor or specialist. Hypertext links from this site are provided for your convenience. The author of this website cannot accept any liability for the content of external sites visited. Links to external sites does not imply endorsement of any of the products or services offered within.