The five branches of vascular care

Venous diseases

Chronic venous disease is a progressive condition in which the superficial veins can dilate and venous congestion develops. Complaints often include heaviness and a dull pain in the legs, itching, burning, muscle cramps and swelling around the ankle — typically getting worse after prolonged standing or sitting.

The assessment begins with a conversation about the complaints, a clinical examination and, where indicated, a Doppler ultrasound scan, which provides detailed information about the state of the venous system.

Modern treatment covers several groups of approaches — lifestyle changes, compression therapy, medication, sclerotherapy and minimally invasive methods, including radiofrequency ablation and phlebectomy. Which approach is suitable is determined individually after an examination and diagnostics.

• Diagnosis and follow-up of varicose veins and chronic venous disease
• Assessment and treatment of thrombophlebitis
• Radiofrequency ablation and sclerotherapy according to individual indications

Wounds of vascular origin

Non-healing wounds on the limbs often have a vascular cause — venous or arterial. An accurate diagnosis of the underlying disease is the basis of the treatment plan, so the assessment includes an examination and, where necessary, vascular diagnostics.

Doppler ultrasound diagnostics

Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive ultrasound method that visualises the blood flow in the veins and arteries. It is a key step in the assessment of venous and arterial complaints and supports the choice of the appropriate approach — from follow-up to treatment.