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Notes from the clinic
Topical pieces on vascular health and the questions patients actually ask — plus occasional notes for fellow clinicians.
Vein health24 Aug 2026
Glue, heat or foam? How I choose between modern varicose vein treatments
Heat, medical glue and foam can all close a faulty vein without conventional surgery. Here’s how the duplex scan — and your preferences — decide which.
Arterial disease10 Aug 2026
Calf pain when walking: the symptom too many people put down to age
A cramping calf that stops you at the same distance every time isn’t just ageing — it can be the first sign of narrowed leg arteries, and it deserves a proper look.
Vein health27 Jul 2026
Varicose vein myths I hear every week in clinic
Crossing your legs, creams that cure, surgery that means a hospital stay — the varicose vein beliefs I correct most often, and what’s actually true.
Vein health13 Jul 2026
Standing all day: what long shifts do to your veins
Nurses, chefs, hawkers, retail and security staff spend whole shifts upright. Here’s what prolonged standing does to leg veins — and how to protect yours.
Vein health2 Jul 2026
Do vein supplements actually work?
Venotonics, horse chestnut, vitamin C — patients ask about them constantly. An honest look at what supplements can and cannot do for varicose veins.
Vein health2 Jul 2026
High heels and your veins: what I tell patients who love their heels
Heels don’t cause varicose veins on their own — but they do quieten the calf pump that keeps blood moving. Here’s how to keep wearing them wisely.