The National Institute for Heath and Care Excellence (NICE) published new guidelines at the end of July 2013, for patients with:
The Whiteley Clinic has developed advice for patients with venous problems who want to know what the optimal assessment and treatment is.
This advice covers:
To read full advice see: http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/NICE-guidelines-and-Whiteley-Clinic.htm
- Varicose veins
- Venous eczema
- Leg ulcers
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| Advice on the NICE guidelines for Varicose Veins and what it will mean to patients with varicose veins and leg ulcers |
This advice covers:
- Who should you be referred to - What is a proper vascular service?
- Which patients with varicose veins should be referred
- Which patients with leg ulcers should be referred
- What treatment you should be given ... endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), foam sclerotherapy but NOT stripping
- What to do if you are told to wear support stockings rather than be referred
To read full advice see: http://www.thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/NICE-guidelines-and-Whiteley-Clinic.htm
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