What is amputation?
Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb that is no longer useful and causes great pain or risks a person's health. Physicians usually only consider amputations as a treatment of last resort When performing an amputation, a ... [... more]
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Duplex Ultrasound
Duplex ultrasound is a test that combines conventional ultrasound with Doppler technology to see the structure of blood vessels as well as real-time images of blood flow. It is used to diagnose and examine conditions that affect blood ... [... more]
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Peripheral Aneurysms
A peripheral aneurysm is a weakened blood vessel that occurs in arteries other than the aorta. Peripheral aneurysms can be a popliteal artery aneurysm, a femoral artery aneurysm, or a carotid artery aneurysm. When a weak area of a blood vessel ... [... more]
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Angioplasty and Stenting
In angioplasty and stenting, a vascular surgeon inflates a small balloon inside a narrowed blood vessel to widen the blood vessel and restore normal blood flow. A tiny mesh tube called a stent is often placed to keep the vessel open. During an ... [... more]
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Ankle Blood Pressure Measurement (ABI)
The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a measurement that is useful to your physician in evaluating the adequacy of the circulation in your legs. It can also be used to follow the improvement or worsening of leg circulation over time. For the ABI, ... [... more]
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What is endarterectomy?
Endarterectomy is the surgical removal of plaque from a blocked artery. A vascular surgeon removes the plaque from the artery lining to restore blood flow. The most common use for endarterectomy is in the carotid arteries. Endarterectomy is the ... [... more]
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Surgical Bypass
Surgical bypass is a surgical procedure in which a vascular surgeon creates a bypass around a narrowed or blocked artery. The surgeon may use a portion of one of your veins, called a graft, or a man-made synthetic tube. Vascular surgeons use ... [... more]
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Thrombolytic Therapy
Thrombolytic therapy is a treatment used to break up dangerous clots inside your blood vessels Thrombolytic therapy is a treatment used to break up dangerous clots inside your blood vessels. To perform this treatment, your physician injects ... [... more]
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when the valves in your leg veins are unable to pump blood to your heart. As blood pools in your legs, they can swell, feel tired, and ache. High blood pressure, phlebitis, and deep vein thrombosis can ... [... more]
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Lymphedema
Lymphedema occurs when lymphatic fluid builds up in the soft tissue of the body, usually the arm or leg. There are two types of lymphedema, inherited or primary, or acquired or secondary lymphedema. Lymphedema occurs when a clear fluid known as ... [... more]
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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Peripheral artery disease of PAD occurs when the blood vessels in your legs become narrowed or blocked by plaque. As a symptom of leg artery disease, you may feel pain when walking. Leg artery disease can be a sign of diseased arteries in your ... [... more]
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