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What happens during a varicose vein consultation?
A varicose vein consultation includes assessment and ultrasound scanning. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Shalan, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, explains how symptoms, goals and findings guide treatment choices.
Transcript
It takes about 20 to 30 minutes for consultation.
I will go through the pre-consultation questionnaire.
I will scan your legs and have a look at your varicose vein.
And then we will discuss the symptoms that you're going through, the goals you want to achieve from the consultation and from the treatment.
And then we'll be able to discuss treatment option and hopefully reach the option that will satisfy your expectation.
