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Preventing the development of peripheral vascular disease

Peripheral vascular disease is a condition affecting the body's vascular system where arteries become narrower and consequently blood flow is reduced. We invited leading consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid to explain what factors make someone at high risk of developing the condition and what role exercise can play in preventing, and even reversing, the development of peripheral vascular disease.

Cramp-like pain in the legs? What you should know about peripheral vascular disease

Peripheral vascular disease is a condition where blocked arteries restrict blood flow, causing cramp-like pain in the legs and, in some patients, pain in the feet while resting. In this article highly esteemed consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid gives expert insight on the condition's symptoms and diagnosis as well as treatment options.

Part two: Plastic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic

Our health services have reacted to the coronavirus in an efficient and effective way. However, other fields of treatment like plastic and reconstructive surgery, which may have been deemed 'non-essential' in March 2020 had to slow down or stop completely. In part two of this series of article from esteemed consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon Mr Kelvin Ramsey, he talks to Top Doctors about how plastic surgery procedures changed during the pandemic and what happens if patients have COVID or COVID symptoms around the date of their operation.

Part one: Plastic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly affected all aspects of healthcare, including the field of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. In part one of this double article, Mr Kelvin Ramsey, a prominent consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon, speaks to Top Doctors about the current provision for patients looking for these types of procedures. He also reflects on UK healthcare providers' impressive response in the height of what was a global emergency.

How you can help: complex trauma prevention and first aid

Complex trauma may happen when you least expect it, however, being prepared and knowing what to do is important and can potentially save a life. Following his two other articles on complex trauma and fractures [articles linked], expert consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Mohamed Imam provides information and advice to help us better prepare in tough complex trauma situations.

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