Vascular surgery is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the arteries, veins, and lymphatic system but not including the brain and heart. Some common procedures include vascular bypass, aneurysm repair, balloon angioplasty, and stenting to manage conditions like stroke risk, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and venous insufficiency.
Some key conditions treated are:
Carotid Artery Disease: It is the plaque buildup in the neck arteries, thereby increasing the risk of stroke.
Aneurysms: Weakened or enlarged blood vessels leading to a risk of rupture, such as aortic aneurysms.
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Narrowed arteries, usually observed in the legs, causing reduced blood flow.
Venous Disease: Varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and venous insufficiency.
Dialysis Access: Creating fistulas or grafts for blood filtration.
• Treatment Techniques:
Endovascular Surgery: This procedure involves Minimally invasive techniques using catheters, balloons, and stents, often resulting in shorter recovery times.
Open Surgery: It includes traditional procedures like bypass surgery, with possible lower recurrence rates.