Links to Online Videos - VVideos A-Z

Valvular Heart Disease

• Aortic valve real story. Mike Tennant, 73, explains what happened after he was told he needed his aortic valve repaired, and what life is like since the operation. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)
• Aortic valve replacement. Around 8,000 aortic valve replacements are done in the UK each year. The operation is the second most common type of heart surgery performed and, with our increasingly ageing population, this number will grow. Professor David Taggart explains. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)

Varicose Vein

• Varicose veins. Varicose veins are the twisted, dark blue veins that may form under the skin on the legs. Professor Bruce Campbell explains. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)

Vasectomy

• Vasectomy. A consultant surgeon explains what a vasectomy is, how the procedure is done, aftercare and why you should use contraception for three months after the operation. A short video from NHS Choices. (November 2008)

Verrucas

• Children's feet. A podiatrist explains common foot problems in children, including verrucas and curly toes, and the possible solutions. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)

Violence

• Domestic violence. Two women describe their experiences of domestic abuse and how they found the strength and support to leave their situation. A short video from NHS Choices. (December 2008)

Visually Impaired

• Sight tests for children. When children need eye tests, what the test involves and why it's important. Short video from NHS Choices. (May 2008)

Vitiligo

• Vitiligo: Robert's story. Robert, 19, was diagnosed with vitiligo (loss of skin colour) when he was eight. He describes how the condition spread, how it first affected his confidence, and his treatment. Short video from NHS Choices (February 2009)