Vascular Surgery Overview

Overview of Vascular Surgery

• Vascular surgery is a surgical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the blood vessels (arteries and veins)
• It involves both surgical and non-surgical interventions to restore blood flow and preserve organ function

Types of Vascular Surgery

• Open Surgery: Involves making a large incision to access the affected blood vessel
• Endovascular Surgery: Minimally invasive procedure using catheters and stents to treat vascular diseases

Common Vascular Conditions Treated by Vascular Surgery

• Aneurysms: Enlargement or ballooning of blood vessels, which can rupture if left untreated
• Atherosclerosis: Plaque buildup in arteries, leading to narrowing or blockage of blood flow
• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Narrowing or blockage of arteries in legs, arms, or other peripheral vessels
• Carotid Artery Disease: Narrowing or blockage of carotid arteries, which supply blood to the brain
• Varicose Veins: Enlarged, twisted, or swollen veins, often in the legs

Common Procedures in Vascular Surgery

• Angioplasty: Widening of narrowed or blocked blood vessels using balloons or stents
• Stenting: Placement of a stent (small mesh tube) to keep blood vessels open
• Endarterectomy: Removal of plaque from the inner lining of blood vessels
• Bypass Surgery: Creation of a detour around a blocked blood vessel using a graft
• Amputation: Surgical removal of a limb due to severe vascular disease or injury

Risks and Complications of Vascular Surgery

• Bleeding: Excessive bleeding during or after surgery
• Infection: Bacterial or other infections at the surgical site
• Cardiovascular Complications: Heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular events
• Wound Healing Complications: Poor wound healing, wound infection, or dehiscence

Overview of Vascular Surgery

• Deals with diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to blood vessels (arteries and veins)
• Involves both surgical and non-surgical interventions to restore blood flow and preserve organ function

Types of Vascular Surgery

• Open Surgery: Large incision to access affected blood vessel
• Endovascular Surgery: Minimally invasive procedure using catheters and stents to treat vascular diseases

Common Vascular Conditions

• Aneurysms: Enlargement or ballooning of blood vessels, can rupture if left untreated
• Atherosclerosis: Plaque buildup in arteries, leads to narrowing or blockage of blood flow
• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Narrowing or blockage of arteries in legs, arms, or other peripheral vessels
• Carotid Artery Disease: Narrowing or blockage of carotid arteries, supplying blood to the brain
• Varicose Veins: Enlarged, twisted, or swollen veins, often in legs

Common Procedures

• Angioplasty: Widening of narrowed or blocked blood vessels using balloons or stents
• Stenting: Placement of a stent (small mesh tube) to keep blood vessels open
• Endarterectomy: Removal of plaque from the inner lining of blood vessels
• Bypass Surgery: Creation of a detour around a blocked blood vessel using a graft
• Amputation: Surgical removal of a limb due to severe vascular disease or injury

Risks and Complications

• Bleeding: Excessive bleeding during or after surgery
• Infection: Bacterial or other infections at the surgical site
• Cardiovascular Complications: Heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular events
• Wound Healing Complications: Poor wound healing, wound infection, or dehiscence