World Patient Safety Day: Safer Vascular Care Starts Early
Safer vascular care starts with careful assessment and a clear treatment goal. Dr Andrew Choong explains why symptoms, scans, individual risks and patient preferences should guide decisions about monitoring, medication and surgery.
What Is a Duplex Ultrasound? Vascular Surgeon Explains
Ultrasound gives the image, Doppler assesses blood flow, and duplex combines both. Dr Andrew Choong explains how vascular ultrasound investigates reflux, narrowed arteries and possible clots, what happens during the scan and how the findings guide care.
Why Do Some Foot and Leg Wounds Not Heal?
A wound that is slow to heal may reflect poor arterial blood supply, venous reflux or other health factors. Dr Andrew Choong explains why foot and leg wounds need assessment beyond dressings, including warning signs requiring urgent help.
When Is Leg Swelling Not Just Water Retention? 1 of 2
Swollen legs can reflect systemic illness, a local problem or venous reflux. Understanding the cause matters more than calling it water retention.
World Diabetes Day 2025: Diabetes, Artery Health and Foot Care
Diabetes can affect circulation and foot sensation before obvious symptoms appear. Learn what vascular tests can show, why ABPI needs careful interpretation and when a foot problem needs urgent care.