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Monday 23 December 2013

Beyonce's leg are tops for men - Pixie Lotts for Women - and varicose veins are turn off for 53%

The results of a survey into UK preferences on legs and turnoffs related to legs have been published on Healthista.


http://www.healthista.com/beauty/legs-men-most-desire-beyonce-women-pixie-lott/
Whiteley Clinic Survey featured in Healthista

The survey, commissioned by The Whiteley Clinic showed that whilst most men favoured BeyoncĂ©'s legs, most women wanted to have Pixie Lott's pins.

Of things that can be changed, 53% said that varicose veins were a turn off to them - but most didn't even know they could be treated successfully.

http://www.healthista.com/beauty/legs-men-most-desire-beyonce-women-pixie-lott/
 

Friday 20 December 2013

Superglue for Varicose Veins on TalkHealth

Venaseal - the "Superglue for Varicose Veins" - is featured on TalkHealth.


http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/blog/2013/12/a-sticky-end-for-varicose-veins/
Prof Mark Whiteley now blogging on TalkHealth
http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/blog/2013/12/a-sticky-end-for-varicose-veins/

Prof Mark Whiteley now blogs about varicose veins, leg ulcers and other vein diseases on the TalkHealth website.

http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/blog/author/mark-whiteley/

Thursday 19 December 2013

TRLOP closure of perfoator veins in varicose vein treatment

Professor Mark Whiteley in a College of Phlebology video teaching how to close incompetent perforating veins using TRLOP and the Angiodynamics NTD (Venacure) EVLT laser.



See: www.collegeofphlebology.com

TV Filiming a new treatment technique for treating varicose veins at The Whiteley Clinic

This afternoon, The Whiteley Clinic was involved in filming for a new TV show, treating complex varicose veins.

Filming with Maverick TV at The Whiteley Clinic
Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins using our new technique

In the filming today, Prof Mark Whiteley, Charmaine Harrison (Vascular Technologist) and Carrie Wheeler (Sister) performed a new technique for Foam Sclerotherapy of the leg and pelvic veins, developed by The Whiteley Clinic summer research fellows in summer 2013.

This technique will be presented at The American Venous Forum in New Orleans in February 2014 for the rest of the world to see it - but it is already available to all Whiteley Clinic patients.


 

Sunday 15 December 2013

A new look at varicose veins surgery - CHIVA, an alternative treatment

Professor Mark Whiteley has just returned from a 4 day course about CHIVA surgery for varicose veins in Cremona, Italy with Prof Claude Franceschi, Dr Roberto Delfrate and Dr Massimo Bricchi.

Dr Massimo Bricchi, Prof Mark Whiteley, Prof Claude Franceschi
 
CHIVA is a technique of treating varicose veins developed by Prof Claude Franceschi which essentially diverts blood rather than destroying veins.

Dr Roberto Delfrate marking a patient with Duplex before CHIVA
There are several potential advantages of this system - but the main advantage is the saving of the main saphenous vein in the leg, which is then available for bypass surgery later in life if needed.

Dr Roberto Delfrate and Dr Massimo Bricchi performing
CHIVA with a video enhancement
CHIVA is one of the many new developments in venous surgery that are going to be offered to Whiteley Clinic patients in 2014. 

Monday 9 December 2013

State of the Art Vein Clinic being built in Central London



On Tuesday 10th December 2013, building work commences on The Whiteley Clinic, London. Situated just off Oxford Street and opposite The Royal Society of Medicine, The Whiteley Clinic London sits within the W1 medical area of London, at the origin of Wimpole Street and just around the corner from the central end of Harley Street.

State of the Art Vein Clinic being built in London - Open April 2014
The Whiteley Clinic London, W1 

In addition to high resolution duplex ultrasound machines for the accurate diagnosis of varicose veins and other venous conditions, The Whiteley Clinic London will have 2 fully equipped endovenous operating theatres, one having additional Philips x-ray equipment for pelvic vein embolisation and other X-ray guided vein techniques.

Situated between Oxford Street Tube Station and Bond Street Tube station (with the new Cross Rail terminal) and being about 200m from Cavendish Square with it’s large underground car park, The Whiteley Clinic London is easily accessible by both public transport and private car.
The clinic will offer the very latest endovenous diagnoses and treatments for varicose veins, thread veins, leg ulcers and related venous problems, all guided by The Whiteley Protocol™. The Whiteley Clinic Guildford, situated in the University of Surrey Research Park will continue to be the central hub for teaching, research and developing, making sure that all doctors, vascular technologists and nurses working in any of The Whiteley Clinics will provide the same excellent care no matter in which location.
The Whiteley Clinic London is due to be open by 1st April 2014, following on from The Whiteley Clinic Bristol, which is due to open in mid January 2014.
For further information, please see www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk or contact us on:
e-mail: info@thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk
Telephone: 01483 477180
 

Saturday 7 December 2013

The Leg Ulcer Charity

The Leg Ulcer Charity has posted it's first You Tube video.



The Leg Ulcer Charity exists to:

  • EMPOWER patients, family and carers to ask for a CURE
  • RESEARCH into leg ulcers - improving cure rates for leg ulcers and finding out the effects they have on sufferers
  • EDUCATING doctors and nurses that most leg ulcers can be CURED PERMANENTLY
  • Making GRANTS to patients with leg ulcers to get treatment
www.LegUlcerCharity.org
 

Monday 2 December 2013

BodyFit Magazine - Ask the Experts - Prof Mark Whiteley on varicose veins

Prof Mark Whiteley was featured in the "Ask the Experts" section of BodyFit magazine, 26th November 2013.

Bodyfit magazine - 26 Nov 2013 - Ask the experts featuring Mark Whiteley


In the article, Mark gave his "top tips" about varicose veins and keeping your legs and veins as healthy as possible.

Bodyfit Magazine: http://www.bodyfitmagazine.co.uk/

Bristol - Varicose Veins Open Day - 16th Dec 2013

Come and meet Prof Mark Whiteley, Mr Mike Rocker and members of The Whiteley Clinic Bristol varicose veins team on 16th December 2013.

Bristol - Varicose Veins Open Day - 16th Dec 2013 - Whiteley Clinic
 
Opening in the new operating facility in Litfield House, Clifton, Bristol, The Whiteley Clinic Bristol will be offering the latest investigations and treatments for varicose veins - All research and included in The Whiteley Protocol (TM).
 
All patients will have:
  • High resolution duplex ultrasound scanning by a Whiteley Clinic trained vascular technologist
Conditions treated include:
  • Thread veins
  • Varicose veins
  • Recurrent varicose veins
  • Vulval and vaginal varicose veins
  • "Hidden varicose veins"
  • Aching legs
  • Venous eczema
  • Swollen ankles
  • Lipodermatosclerosis
  • Phlebitis
  • Deep vein thrombosis
  • Leg ulcers
We will also be offering:
  • Foam Sclerotherapy - made with O2:CO2 and NOT air (for safety)
  • EVLT (Endovenous laser treatment)
  • RFA (Radiofrequency ablation)
  • Phlebectomy
  • Clarivein
  • Venaseal "superglue" for varicose veins
  • Microsclerotherapy
To book your place at the Open Day on 16th Dec, or for any questions, please e-mail us on events@thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk