Richard Evans Blog: Vein & Artery Health Insights

Vulval varicose veins affect the vulva, labia and perineum. For many women, they start in pregnancy and may either improve or get worse after they’ve had their babies. In some women, the cause may be conditions that do…

What is Artificial Intelligence? AI tells computers to do jobs that people would normally do. For example, AI can read x-rays. Machine learning (ML) uses AI to improve the results of these jobs.

Obese people often have leg swelling. This arises from two main mechanisms. The first is high blood pressure in the veins, which causes a build up of fluid in the legs. The second is reduced mobility because of…

A leg ulcer occurs when there is a loss of skin cover that lasts for longer than is normal. What is the scale of the problem? Leg ulcers are an increasing problem in New Zealand, affecting about 1.5% of the population.

Pelvic veins are varicose veins located around the uterus and ovaries. Caused by abnormal pelvic veins, these veins allow blood to pool in the pelvis, rather than being returned to the heart. Risk factors include…

Surface blood clots are a common condition and affect up to 57% of patients with varicose veins. Investigations for diagnosis start with an ultrasound scan.

Varicose vein treatments @ Richard Evans Vascular involve a medical adhesive called Venaseal. Recovery is quick and the treatment minimally invasive.

Lipoedema often runs in families. It can be a misdiagnosed condition, often as obesity.

Spider veins may cause you to be self conscious about how they look. They may be cosmetic but may also be an indication of underlying varicose veins.