Images Dated 28th June 2004

Varicose veins, X-ray

Varicose veins. Coloured X-ray of varicose veins in the calf of a fifty-five-year-old male. The veins (red), which carry blood back to the heart, are swollen, irregular and distorted. Varicose veins are most common in the legs, but may also be found in the oesophagus or testis. They occur when valves, which usually prevent the backflow of blood and support the pressure from the blood above, become leaky. The veins then stretch and bulge. Support stockings are usually used to treat the condition, although in some cases surgery is needed to remove the veins. Pregnancy, being overweight, and standing for long periods, all increase the risk of varicose veins

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2004 Formula Renault V6 Championship
Donington Park, England. 26th June.
Ryan Sharp (Jenzer Motorsport) leads Memo Rojas (Telmex DAMS) and Edward Sandstrom (SRTS)
Cesar Campanico (Cram Competition). Action.
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2004 European Touring Car Championship
Donington Park, England. 26th - 27th June.
Race 1 podium - Winner James Thompson (Alfa Romeo Team Autodelta 156Gta) celebrates with second placed Jorg Muller (BMW Team Deutschland BMW 320i), third placed teammate Gabrielle Tarquini (Alfa Romeo Team Autodelta 156Gta) and independent winner Salvatore Tavano (Oregon Team Alfa Romeo 156Gta).
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