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This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a Vena Cava Filter insertion. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have […]

What is a videofluoroscopy assessment? It is a moving x-ray that allows us to look at your swallowing. The x-ray allows us to watch video images of food and drink moving through your mouth and throat. This is recorded to allow a more detailed investigation of what happens when you swallow and to save this […]

What is Vasovagal Syncope? Vasovagal syncope (sin-co-pee) is an exaggerated tendency towards the common faint.  It is caused by pooling of blood in the legs (often through prolonged standing or sitting), which causes a drop in blood pressure, which then stimulates a reflex action, causing a further huge drop in blood pressure and/or heart rate […]

This type of surgery may be suitable for someone who has a breast cancer (tumour) and wishes to conserve (keep the breast) therefore mastectomy (removal of the breast) may be avoided. Whenever breast conservation surgery is performed the surgeon must also remove an extra rim of normal healthy tissue surrounding the tumour to ensure a […]

Introduction For women who have previously had a caesarean birth, the decision how to give birth in the next pregnancy can sometimes be difficult. Some women may prefer to have another caesarean birth., while others may prefer to give birth vaginally. The midwives and doctors involved in your care will be able to give you […]