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Vascular surgeons specialize in treating the blood vessels of the body. Their surgery revolves around restoring blood flow to an area that was lost as a result of trauma, disease, or other causes.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe purpose of vascular surgery is to treat vascular diseases, which are diseases of the arteries and veins.
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∙ 10y agoThe main duties of a vascular surgeon are operating on arteries and veins. Vascular surgeons may treat patients for various blood-vessel related illnesses or conditions.
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What are the causes for vascular surgery?
Vascular surgery is for when your vascular disease cannot be treated with less invasive, nonsurgical means. You should ask your doctor what you can and cannot do before and after the surgery.
What are some of the steps involved in a vascular surgery procedure?
Vascular surgery disease indicates that it can not be treated at home. During surgery some steps are followed such as balloon angioplasty, aortic and peripheral vascular endovascular stent placement, thrombolysis, and other adjuncts for vascular reconstruction
Where can one find information on vascular surgery?
You can find information on vascular surgery online at websites such as Health Grades, WebMD, and MayoClinic. You can also read about it on the Encyclopedia of Surgery website.
What has the author Hugh G Beebe written?
Hugh G. Beebe has written: 'Complications in vascular surgery' -- subject(s): Adverse effects, Blood-vessels, Complications, Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Where can one find a medical journal of vascular surgery?
One can find a medial journal of vascular surgery from websites like Student Doctor, Vascular Web, Science Direct, WH Center, Springer, NYM and Pro Medica.
What has the author W Andrew Dale written?
W. Andrew Dale has written: 'Management of vascular surgical problems' -- subject(s): Blood-vessels, Complications, Surgery, Vascular Surgery 'Management of arterial occlusive disease' -- subject(s): Arteriosclerosis, Vascular Diseases, Vascular Surgical Procedures
What has the author Samuel S Ahn written?
Samuel S. Ahn has written: 'Handbook of endovascular surgery' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Handbooks, Methods, Endoscopic surgery, Angioplasty, Blood-vessels, Endoscopy, Angioscopy, Vascular Diseases, Surgery, Vascular Surgery
What specialties uses the TIMI classification system?
cardiology, vascular surgery
What surgeries are covered by the term vascular surgery?
Balloon angioplasty and/or stenting, aortic and peripheral vascular endovascular stent/graft placement, thrombolysis, and other adjuncts for vascular reconstruction.
What is the purpose of peripheral vascular bypass surgery?
Massive internal bleeding caused by high pressure in the portal vein occurs in about 40% of patients with cirrhosis. Patients who survive are likely to need a portal vein bypass to control bleeding.
What is the purpose of the vascular system in plant?
Transporting water
What are alternatives to peripheral vascular bypass surgery?
Peripheral vascular bypass surgery is a mechanical way to reroute blood, and there is no alternative method. Alternative ways to prevent plaque build-up.include nutritional supplements and alternative therapies.
