Training Course in
Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR INCLUSION ON THE COURSE
Primary
Varicose Veins
To
show ability to assess and
manage primary varicose veins
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Aetiology |
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Anatomy of the venous system |
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Describe the major venous anatomical
variants |
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Normal venous haemodynamics |
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Function of the venous endothelium |
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Conservative treatments |
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Indications for treatment for varicose veins |
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Complications of varicose veins |
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Examination of the venous system of the
lower limbs |
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Select patients who require treatment |
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Non-operative management |
Recurrent
Varicose veins
To show ability to assess and manage recurrent varicose veins
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Aetiology of recurrent varicose veins |
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Assessment by examination and
appropriate investigations |
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Selection of patients for treatment |
Complications
To show ability to assess and manage the complications of
varicose veins
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Complications of varicose veins: |
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Varicose eczema,
phlebitis, bleeding, ulceration, malignancy |
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Appropriate investigations
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Investigation by duplex
ultrasound |
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Non-operative management methods:
support hosiery, |
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4 layer bandaging, skin grafting.
Operative treatment and indications |
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