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Carotid endarterectomy prevent another stroke

There are certain ways to treat patients following a stroke due to carotid artery disease in order to prevent them from suffering a further stroke. We spoke to Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid, a top consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon, to find out exactly how patients are treated and what the recovery is like following a carotid endarterectomy procedure.

Peripheral vascular disease: types, risk factors and treatment options

Peripheral vascular disease can make it painful for you to walk so far because of the narrowed arteries that supply blood to your legs. In more severe cases, you might be left with rest pain, which can lead to ulcers, gangrene, and if left untreated, amputation. Here general and vascular surgeon Mr Sabu Jacob explains all you need to know about the disease and the treatment options.

ETS Surgery as a solution for blushing and hyperhidrosis

Excessive sweating and blushing can have a big impact on self confidence. Whilst it affects a small number of people in the UK, it can have a very negative impact on day-to-day life for patients. Recently we spoke to leading venous and vascular surgeon, Mr David Greenstein, to find out about ETS surgery, a procedure he uses often to treat blushing.

Carotid arteries what are warning signs narrowed neck artery

Carotid arteries carry blood away from the heart to the head, brain and face and also transport oxygen to the front parts of the brain that control our movements, feelings and speech. If these get clogged due to fatty deposits - often described as 'furring of the arteries' - it can lead to life-threatening problems. One of our top vascular surgeons, Mr S. Tawqeer Rashid, explains the warning signs and how you can reduce your risk of it developing.

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