Knowledge is power: Christchurch Vascular Group
There’s a saying that knowledge is power and, when it comes to the physical nature of our bodies, this is certainly an accurate one. With its ability to see internal body structures such as tendons, muscles, joints, blood vessels, and internal organs, ultrasound technology is providing that knowledge across medical disciplines and we’re […]
Aneurysm risk & assessment: Christchurch Vascular Group want to help you look after yourself and your loved ones
It’s a fancy word, but an aneurysm is simply a dilated blood vessel. As the blood vessel dilates, there is an increased risk of complications such as thrombosis or rupture. If the abdomen’s main blood vessel – the aorta – becomes dilated or greater than 30mm, it is called an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm or AAA, […]