Gangrene: Causes, Signs & Treatment In my years of practice, few conditions demand as much urgency as gangrene. Patients often arrive late, having waited days or even weeks, hoping the “wound” that is blackened skin with foul smell and severe pain would somehow “resolve on its own”. It rarely does. And that delay is what […]
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Symptoms, Causes & Treatments Imagine sitting through a long flight, feeling fine at first, but your leg begins to ache and swell later. This seemingly minor discomfort could be deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT ranks as the third most common cause of “death from cardiovascular disease”, following heart attacks and strokes.
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What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins in the legs are swollen and tortuous superficial veins visible beneath the skin. They result from faulty valves in the veins, which prevent blood from flowing efficiently. What Causes Varicose Veins in Legs? Varicose veins occur when vein walls weaken, and valves fail to send blood back to the
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7 Signs You Need to See a Vascular Surgeon Vascular issues often hide behind ordinary aches or subtle changes in your body. If you are obese, have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a history of smoking, you’re at a higher risk for vascular disease and should stay alert to the signs. Symptoms like leg pain
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What Do Vascular Surgeons Treat? The human body is an advanced machine with specialised systems for each task—like the digestive, nervous, and excretory systems. Similarly, we have a “plumbing” system, a network of specialised tubes that transport blood and fluids between the heart and various body parts. This intricate system of vessels is called the
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What is Vascular Surgery? Vascular surgery deals with the issues of the circulatory system. These include arteries, veins, and lymphatic systems, which are essential for proper blood circulation. What Do Vascular Surgeons Do? Vascular surgeons are specialists trained to diagnose and treat vascular diseases using various techniques. These include both open and minimally invasive endovascular
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