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Chronic Venous Insufficiency & Varicose Veins: What Every Young Doctor Should Know

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Case Description

Chronic Venous Insufficiency & Varicose Veins: What Every Young Doctor Should Know" is a focused session designed to bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world vascular care. It will explore the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and progression of varicose veins, along with...

Case Summary

Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when veins don't efficiently return blood to the heart, causing blood pooling and hypertension in the lower limbs. Common symptoms include leg heaviness and tiredness, varicose veins, and skin changes like pigmentation, edema, and eczema. In severe cases, it can lead to ulceration or vein inflammation (thrombophlebitis).

Speaker Profile

Dr. Riza Ibrahim

Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, Genesis Healthcare Centre, Dubai

Dr. Ibrahim Riza is a British-trained Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon currently practicing at Mediclinic Middle East in Dubai since 2016. With a distinguished background that includes serving as Clinical Director for Vascular Services at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in Greater Manchester, UK, Dr. Riza brings over two decades of surgical expertise to his role. He is actively involved in academic and clinical advancement, currently serving as Chair of the Scientific Committee at the Emirates Vascular Surgical Society (EVSS). He is registered on the UK Specialist Register (GMC) and licensed as a consultant vascular surgeon with both the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC). Passionate about education and innovation in vascular care, Dr. Riza is also the founder of vasculardoctor.ae