Dr Byott has a highly developed interest in interventional radiology. He has subspecialist expertise in vascular interventional radiology, including vascular access, paediatric interventional radiology, treatment of arterial disease, venous pathology and haemorrhage control. In addition, he specialises in independently reporting vascular imaging including cardiac/TAVI CT, general CT, ultrasound, contrast studies and core MRI examinations.

Peripheral vascular disease with particular emphasis on venous disease, including varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, post-thrombotic limbs, venous ulcers, intermittent claudication, ischaemia of the lower limb • Ultrasound examination of the peripheral vascular system, surgical treatment of vein problems, laser treatment & radiofrequency ablation of vein problems All correspondence to: British Vein Institute, 24-28 The Broadway, Amersham , HP7 0HP.

Experienced general cardiologist with US (Stanford, CA) echocardiography subspecialty training • Special expertise: • General, transoesophageal & stress echocardiography • Fields of interest: coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies & pericardial disease, arrhythmias • Numerous scientific publications in national & international journals

I am a full-time NHS interventional cardiologist (percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or angioplasty and stenting) and general cardiologist. I am dual-accredited in general internal medicine. I sit on the BCS National Guidelines & Practice Committee. I am able to give opinion across the entire range of adult cardiology, with a special interest in: • Angina • Acute coronary syndromes • Myocardial infarction (heart attack) • Valvular heart disease • Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) • Assessment for trans-catheter...

Mr Pearce has a clinical interest in all areas of cardiac diagnostic testing in both non-invasive and invasive areas. Echocardiography is his specialist area of practice, with specialised interests in stress echocardiography, valvular heart disease and detection of coronary heart disease.

Aortic aneurysm, lower limb arterial and venous disease, and carotid artery disease. Mr Bahia is a member of a number of hospital programmes and committees aimed at optimising thrombosis treatment, prescribing compliance and improving risk management for vascular patients. Consulting at Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

Dr Contractor has a specialist interest in coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndromes, and is particularly involved in complex coronary intervention and chronic total occlusion angioplasty. However, the scope of his work also encompasses the full range of cardiac problems, including complex valve disease, cardiac rhythm management, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, heart failure and cardiomyopathies.

As a Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, Mr Welch treats all aspects of vascular and arterial injury/disease, in particular: • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) • Arterial thrombosis (AT) • Pulmonary embolism (PE) • Carotid artery disease • Wound healing and leg ulceration • Ischaemic tissue injury • Lymphoedema (leg swelling) • Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) • Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) • Vascular malformations • Varicose veins Now retired from the NHS.

Mr Teo has a clinical interest in the management of carotid, aneurysm, peripheral vascular and diabetic foot diseases, as well as leg oedema and ulceration. He has a specialist interest in arterial mapping (or artery assessment), endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins, foam sclerotherapy treatment for varicose veins and varicose vein stripping. Consulting at: Warrington General Hospital and Manchester Vein Clinic, Altrincham.

Dr Butterfield specialises in vascular diagnostic and interventional radiology of both the arterial and venous systems. He performs procedures involving all aspects of peripheral vascular intervention, including complex below-knee procedures and pedal access. He also performs aortic stenting and stent grafting, embolisation, arterial thrombolysis and venous interventions. Dr Butterfield has a special interest in drug eluting angioplasty balloons and stents for peripheral vascular disease.

Mr Rashid has an interest in all aspects of vascular surgery, particularly minimally invasive techniques. He has a particular focus in limb preservation and diabetic foot disease with complex, ultra-distal re-vascularisation using both open surgical and endovascular techniques. He has developed the most comprehensive MDT Limb Preservation and Foot Service in the North-West of England to include complex foot surgery, co-ordinated offloading and advanced wound management techniques.

Dr Sarma has a particular interest in coronary artery and heart valve disease, as well as cardiovascular health improvement. Dr Sarma undertakes a wide range of complex percutaneous (keyhole) procedures, including stenting of narrowed and blocked heart arteries and valve treatments.