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Swollen, blue, bulging, twisted, superficial veins (those closest to the skin) of the leg are known as varicose veins. High pressure inside the superficial veins of the leg causes varicose veins. Genetics are thought to play a large role in contributing to varicose veins.

Interventional Radiology

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The University Hospital of Sharjah has a volley of experts specializing in Interventional Radiology (IR). IR comes with a range of techniques that rely on the use of radiological image guidance such as - X-ray fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography [CT] or magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]) etc. The departments caters to vascular and non-vascular procedures, venous interventions including varicose vein management, Neuro-interventional Procedures, Cross-sectional body imaging including Gastrointestinal and Radio- oncology and other Gynecology interventional procedures.

 

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A Radiologist doing a scanning in UHS