If you need vascular surgery, surgeons from your area can provide comprehensive, diagnosis and repair for damaged blood vessels. Here is an outline of some basic symptoms and treatment measures for a few vascular diseases.
Vascular Diseases• Abdominal Aortic Disease
• Carotid Disease
• Occlusive Disease
• Venous Disease
• Lymphedema
• Verebrobasilar Circulatory Disorders
• Renal Artery Disease
Abdominal Aortic DiseaseThe aorta is the body's largest artery, and the major vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body. If your artery has become enlarged, so large that it might rupture or burst, then you will need surgery. When it enlarges, it is called abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Risk Factors• Smoking
• High blood pressure
• Heredity
• Occurs mostly in men
• Age
What happens is that the wall of the artery becomes weak and thin, resulting in expansion or ballooning of the vessel. If left untreated, it will continue to expand and has the potential to rupture if not treated. Rupture is often fatal.
Carotid DiseaseThe carotid arteries are the vessels in the neck that carry blood from the heart and lungs to the head. These arteries, like others in the human body, can become thickened and lose their elasticity. Plaques build up on the inside wall of the vessel, blocking blood flow to the brain. This is often referred to as hardening of the arteries.
Risk Factors• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Family history of stroke
If left untreated, a blocked carotid artery can cause a stroke. With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, the risk of stroke can be minimized.
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