Your primary care physician may refer you to a vascular surgeon if you have a health problem that involves your blood vessels. Sometimes, it may be because of a symptom that could be a sign of a vascular problem. For example, pain in your legs may mean you have peripheral artery disease.Dec 16, 2020
What does a vascular surgeon check for?
Vascular specialists are specifically trained to diagnose and treat vascular conditions like varicose veins, aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and more.Apr 17, 2018
What conditions require vascular surgery?
- Acute venous thrombosis.
- Aortic aneurysm (abdominal, thoracic)
- Carotid artery disease.
- Critical limb ischemia.
- Diabetes vascular disease and limb salvage.
- Diseases of the aorta.
- Dialysis graft and fistula management.
What are symptoms of vascular problems?
- Buttock pain.
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs.
- Burning or aching pain in the feet or toes while resting.
- A sore on a leg or a foot that will not heal.
- One or both legs or feet feeling cold or changing color (pale, bluish, dark reddish)
- Loss of hair on the legs.
- Impotence.
What diseases does a vascular surgeon treat?
- diabetes,
- blockages in the arteries or veins,
- blood clots,
- aneurysms,
- varicose veins.
- and many other vascular diseases.
What types of surgeries do vascular surgeons do?
- Angioplasty and Stenting. ...
- Atherectomy. ...
- Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula. ...
- Arteriovenous (AV) Graft. ...
- Open Abdominal Surgery. ...
- Thrombectomy. ...
- Vascular Bypass Surgery. ...
- Open Carotid and Femoral Endarterectomy.
Why would you go to a vascular surgeon?
Often, patients unexpectedly need a vascular surgeon when they learn they have a vascular condition that could cause severe problems. If you are referred to a vascular surgeon, it's likely your condition needs further diagnosis and a treatment plan.Dec 11, 2018
What is the difference between a vascular surgeon and a cardiovascular surgeon?
Vascular surgeons and cardiologists are quite specialized in their respective fields, but they are not the same specialization. Cardio refers to issues of the heart whereas vascular refers to issues of the circulation system outside the heart.
How do you know if you have vascular problems?
Pale or bluish skin. Lack of leg hair or toenail growth. Sores on toes, feet, or legs that heal slowly or not at all. Decreased skin temperature, or thin, brittle, shiny skin on the legs and feet.Feb 28, 2020
What does vascular disease feel like?
What are the symptoms of vascular pain? Symptoms include lack of circulation, pain, or heaviness in the area affected by vascular disease or injury. There also may be numbness, weakness, or a tingling feeling in the affected area.Jul 17, 2019