International Vein Week
Monday, 6 April 2026
Vein Week begins Today!
With your support, we aim to raise awareness and reduce the number of people affected by venous-lymphatic disease. You can make a difference by engaging with and sharing Vein Week content.
This global initiative is backed by leading clinical experts, let’s work together to drive change!
Fact Leaflet on Venous Ulcers
Tuesday, 7 April 2026
🦵 World Health Day is a WHO initiative celebrated annually on 7 April to raise global health awareness, supported by organisations worldwide. On this day, SALVS would like to highlight venous ulcers caused by poor circulation, leading to pain, swelling, and skin changes.
Early intervention, including compression therapy and proper wound care, can promote healing and prevent complications.
Live CPD Webinar: Management of Reticular and Spider Veins
Thursday, 9 April 2026
HCPs, gain valuable insights into the management of reticular and spider veins. Join Moderator Dr Vinesh Padayachy and Faculty members Dr Sindiswa Ntloko and Sr Brinsley Davids for a live, interactive webinar exploring diverse perspectives on this topic.
Date: 9 April 2026
Time: 19:00 – 20:00 SAST
Link to video: An Algorithm for Managing Arteriovenous Ulcers
Friday, 10 April 2026
🎥 WATCH NOW: Managing Arteriovenous Ulcers
In this insightful video, Dr Prakash Saha and Dr Narayanan Thulasidasan (Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust Foundation, UK) present an algorithm for managing arteriovenous ulcers. They explore a real-life case study of an 80-year-old patient with bilateral leg ulcers, severe pain, and recurrent infections.
📺Gain valuable knowledge on diagnosis and treatment strategies!
Podcast: veinPODCAST series by Radcliffe Vascular
Saturday, 11 April 2026
🎧 Celebrate Vein Week by tuning into the veinPODCAST series, hosted by Dr. Laura Redman and produced by Radcliffe Vascular.
Episode 16 specifically highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in treating venous conditions. Learn how collaboration among specialists improves patient outcomes and might prevent complications like venous ulcers. Don’t miss this insightful discussion!
Exercise Challenge for Vein Week
Sunday, 12 April 2026
🦵 Exercise + Compression = Better Healing for Leg Ulcers! 🦵
Recent studies found that adding exercise to compression therapy helped more people heal from venous leg ulcers (VLUs).
💡 What works?
✔️ Heel raises daily
✔️ Walking at least 3x per week
✔️ Strength + flexibility exercises
Always check with your doctor first! 💙
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