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First for Africa as Durban doctor performs cutting-edge surgery on arteries of chronically ill patient
Dr Vinesh Padayachy performed an orbital atherectomy, which sands away calcium or plaque build-up that is difficult to remove in the arteries.
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#AppreciationMonday: Durban doctor Dr Vinesh Padayachy performs a first for Africa

Dr Vinesh Padayachy is not just a medical prodigy, but someone that is always looking for ways to use medicine advancement to assist patients. He is the only doctor of his kind to have performed this first of its kind procedure in Africa.

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Durban surgeon raises alarm bell for diabetic patients after admitting six who burnt themselves with heaters to keep warm

A top Durban surgeon has had to admit at least six diabetic patient with peripheral neuropathy into hospital this week for burning themselves with a heater without realising it while using it to stay warm

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National Kidney Month: Why people with existing chronic illnesses are more prone to kidney disease

Dr Vinesh Padayachy, one of South Africa’s leading vascular surgeons, has sounded the alarm for diabetic people living with HIV and hypertension, explaining that they are more prone to acquiring kidney disease.

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South Africa’s leading vascular surgeons shine spotlight on International Vein Week

South Africa’s leading vascular surgeons will converge this week, April 3–7, in collaboration with their colleagues from around the world to create awareness of venous-lymphatic diseases as part of International Vein Week.

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‘Diabetic foot’ causes 80% of non-traumatic amputations in SA: what you need to know
Vascular surgeon Dr Vinesh Padayachy, based at the Lenmed eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre in Durban, discusses “diabetic foot” which is the result of diabetes, and causes 80% of all non-traumatic amputations in South Africa.
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