Vascular & Interventional

Dr Benjamin Chua is a renowned Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon. He is also regional proctor and expert live case demonstrator for major endovascular procedures.

Our Vascular and Interventional Centre is a leading Singapore-based private clinic, dedicated exclusively to the care of disorders relating to the circulatory system, primarily the arteries and the veins. We are committed to providing personalised care and expert management of all vascular conditions such as aortic aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, diabetic limb salvage, varicose veins and venous disease, carotid diseases/stroke prevention, renal dialysis access, vascular malformations and chronic wound care.

Associated Conditions

Aortic Aneurysm

An aortic aneurysm develops when the aortic wall loses its elasticity and bursts. The aorta is the main artery in the heart that provides a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body. The main causes of aortic aneurysm are high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. A bulge in a section of the aortic wall occurs when it is continuously stretched due to high blood pressure. Atherosclerosis is a condition wherein cholesterol covers the lining of the wall. In time, the cholesterol hardens and weakens the wall.

Aortic aneurysms can form anywhere along the aorta but usually occur in the chest and abdominal areas. Aneurysms that form in the chest area are called thoracic aortic aneurysms, while those that form in the abdominal area are called abdominal aortic aneurysms. 

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins under the skin that appear as bluish or dark purple coloured streaks. They are most common in the legs or calves and the lower body and may indicate serious conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a blockage in the deeper veins. They are the result of weakened valves and veins in the affected area. The weakening of valves may be due to overstretching or loss of elasticity, causing blood to flow backward and causing blood accumulation in the veins The accumulation causes the veins to swell and enlarge. Development of varicose veins may happen if you are overweight, stand for long periods of time, had a stroke previously or have a family history of varicose veins.