Australian First Procedure carried out in Townsville
8th October 2021
Dr Velu has been a pioneer in perfecting a new type of procedure right here in Townsville! Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) is the procedure used to treat aneurysms. Occasionally even after ...
2020... The year that tested us all
24th September 2020
You could say that 2020 has been a topsy-turvy year due to COVID-19 – the global pandemic that has changed the way we live and breathe. It is normal to feel overwhelmed and stressed by it ...
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert
13th March 2020
Queensland currently has 20 confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and rising. With the pace and complexity of international travel, the number of cases and deaths is likely to continue...
Interventional treatment of DVT
8th August 2018
We recently made a presentation to Gp's in Townsville regarding Interventional treatment of DVT( blood clots in the leg) . Early treatment by dissolving clots reduces long term side effects like chron...
Varicose Veins, DVT and Flying
7th March 2018
What is the difference between DVT and varicose veins? Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition caused when blood in the deep leg veins stops moving and coagulates. This condition can cause a n...
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for treatment of varicose veins.
12th December 2017
NQ Vascular now offers Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for treatment of varicose veins. RFA is a less invasive way of treating varicose veins compared to stripping. It can be done using a local anaesthe...
