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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
If I have varicose veins am I at risk of blood clots?
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Dr Anthony J. Freeman
Vascular Surgeon
Dr Anthony Freeman is a FRACS-qualified Vascular Surgeon based in Cairns, providing comprehensive arterial and venous care to patients across Far North Queensland. He offers … View Profile
Patients have both deep and superficial veins that can have problems. Varicose veins are mostly associated with problems related to the superficial veins. Varicose veins can develop painful blood clots. These are however typically superficial and do not have the same risks associated with deep blood clots (deep vein thrombosis).
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