What is it?
A vascular surgeon diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the body’s blood vessels, including arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels.
A vascular surgeon uses treatments that range from non-invasive procedures to complicated surgeries. They treat all parts of the vascular system apart from the heart and the brain.
What conditions does it cover?
The most common conditions our experts are called upon to provide an opinion on are:
- Aneurysms
- Carotid artery disease
- Varicose veins
- Deep vein disease
- Stroke
- Diabetic foot disease
- Pressure sores and complex wounds
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Vascular tumours
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