DOCTORS' DIRECTORY

Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty that manages diseases and conditions involving the vascular system—the arteries, veins and lymphatic circulation. Vascular surgeons are the specialists who are trained to detect and treat such diseases.

Some of the diseases that vascular surgeons treat include:

• Aneurysms – dilation of blood vessel, which can potentially lead to rupture and even death
• Carotid artery disease – a plaque build up inside the carotid arteries that serve as pathway for the blood to circulate to the neck and head and can cause stroke
• Venous disease – is a disorder where veins become diseased
• Lymphoedema – a swelling due to the accumulation of fluid in the body tissues
• Critical limb ischemia – a severe blockage in the arteries of the body’s lower extremities, reducing blood flow or worse limb amputation.

Vascular surgery is widely varied and in most cases, treatment options have to be tailored to every patient’s needs. Consult to a certified vascular surgeon for a suitable treatment plan.