Vascular surgery is performed when a patient suffers from vascular diseases that cannot be treated non-surgically.
The goal of vascular surgery is to treat vascular diseases, which are diseases that affect the arteries and veins. Arterial diseases refer to medical problems that occur in the arteries, such as blood clots, atherosclerosis, or other conditions affecting the arteries.
Some vascular diseases occur only in the arteries, others only in the veins, and some can affect both arteries and veins.
There are many causes of blocked blood vessels, the most common being atherosclerosis and high cholesterol. These conditions lead to the buildup of plaque on the artery walls, impairing blood flow.
Other causes include inflammation of the blood vessels, which can damage blood vessels throughout the body. Injuries to blood vessels (from accidents such as car crashes or sports injuries), blood clotting disorders, and damage to blood vessels during surgery can also lead to insufficient blood supply to the extremities.
1. Peripheral artery disease
2. Atherosclerosis
3. Peripheral artery disease
4. Poor circulation
5. Vascular diseases
Surgical Treatment
Catheterization
In this type of treatment, a catheter with a special balloon is used to open a blocked blood vessel and improve blood flow. The doctor uses medical imaging to guide the catheter to the site of the blockage. The balloon is then inflated to open the vessel and improve blood flow. This may be done with or without a metal mesh tube called a stent. The stent is left inside the blood vessel to help keep it open. Angioplasty usually does not require general anesthesia.
Drug Therapy
* Drug therapy aims to:
* Lower cholesterol levels
* Prevent blood clots
* Lower high blood pressure
* Improve symptoms
Refrain from eating and drinking for at least 6 hours before the procedure.
Blood and urine tests.
ECG and X-rays for those over 40.
Shower and clean thoroughly on the day of the procedure. Remove hair from the area to be treated.