Frequently Asked Questions
The Department of Vascular Surgery at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad provides state-of-the-art surgical treatments and excellent care for all diseases of the blood vessels, arteries, and veins. This includes removing blockages, creating bypasses for diseased or blocked arteries, and replacing arteries with aneurysms.
Vascular surgery is a medical specialty that focuses on treating conditions and diseases that affect the blood vessels, including arteries and veins. It involves both surgical and minimally invasive procedures to restore blood flow and manage vascular problems.
Common conditions treated by vascular surgeons include aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, and arteriovenous malformations.
Symptoms vary depending on the specific condition but may include pain or cramping in the legs, cold or discolored extremities, ulcers or sores that won't heal, swollen veins, and symptoms of stroke or heart attack in the case of carotid artery disease.
Vascular conditions are diagnosed through a combination of physical examinations, medical history, imaging tests like ultrasound, CT scans, MRIs, and angiography, and non-invasive tests like Doppler studies.
Treatment options vary depending on the condition and its severity. They can include lifestyle changes, medication, minimally invasive procedures like angioplasty and stenting, and open surgical repair. The choice of treatment depends on the individual case.
Some vascular conditions can be prevented or their risk reduced by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, a balanced diet, and not smoking. Controlling risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes is also important.