Our body has innumerable blood vessels that connect from one organ to another. Therefore, people who suffer from diseases of blood vessels get vascular surgeries. Vascular surgeries are minimally invasive surgeries or open surgeries that a vascular surgeon performs.
What do you mean by Vascular Surgeon ?
A person who manages or operates on the blood vessels of the body except for the blood vessels of the brain (done by a neurosurgeon) or heart (done by the cardiac surgeon). In India, cardiac and vascular surgeons are clubbed together and are called a cardio vascular surgeon. So, most of the vascular job is performed by cardiac surgeons.
Most Popular Vascular Diseases
Vascular surgeries are famous and contain minimal risk depending on the condition of a patient. Here are the most common vascular diseases in India-
- Vascular Trauma
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Peripheral Aneurysm/Pseudo Aneurysm
- Av Fistula For Dialysis
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Aortic Dissection
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
What are the common symptoms of Vascular Diseases?
Vascular diseases often show some symptoms and are diagnosable. The doctors perform simple tests to determine the condition and suggest solutions immediately. We have listed down a few of the most prevalent symptoms of vascular disease that are self-diagnosed. You may feel all of these or a few signs in your body-
- Pain in the legs or arms while at rest or walking
- Numbness/tingling sensation/weakness in the legs or arms
- One or both feet/hands feel cold
- Bluish discolouration or blackening of fingers or toes (gangrene)
- A non-healing ulcer on the legs
- Swelling of one or both limbs (DVT)
Cardiovascular Problems
The vascular problem in the heart is the most common form, where the blood vessels of the heart get clogged or blocked for several reasons. Cardiovascular surgeon helps patients to clean and open the arteries and vessels of the heart for an appropriate blood supply and good health. The most common causes of cardiovascular diseases are-
- Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- High Low-Density Lipoprotein (LPL) Cholesterol
- Smoking or Second-Hand Smoking
- Obesity
- Physical Inactivity
Tips for Cardiovascular Fitness
Working on your cardiac health can improve it. We cannot predict the possible diseases, but we can put efforts to delay the harmful consequences. Here are some ways that you can follow to add to your life to improve your lifestyle-
- Do cardiovascular activities five times a week
- Keep switching between high-intensity and low-intensity exercises
- Make sure to warm up your body before exercises
- Avoid using a lift and prefer stairs
- Seek medical guidance immediately if you feel any difference in your body
Treatment for Vascular Diseases
Vascular diseases are not life-threatening if you take timely action. However, blood vessels of the brain and blood vessels of the heart can cause severe damage to your body. Prefer no home remedies for these conditions and consult a doctor immediately.
Conclusion
The Amandeep Hospital is a multi-speciality hospital that offers a wide range of treatments for several diseases. We have the best cardiovascular and vascular surgeon in Amritsar for immediate guidance and emergency cure because each minute is important, and every life matters to us.