As the highway in which red blood cells, white blood cells, nutrients, and oxygen travel throughout our bodies, blood vessels, arteries and veins play a very important role in our overall cardiovascular health. With such a vast network of vessels, our circulatory system can become compromised in many different ways that can cause lasting health problems, severe medical issues, and can sometimes prove fatal. These issues can be boiled down to vascular disease (vasculopathy), a specific subgroup of cardiovascular disease.
The most common types of vascular disease are as follows:
Venous Diseases – This involves a disorder within the veins, primarily due to inflammation, venous insufficiency, obstruction of plaque, and blood clotting. Blood clots can occur over time due to traumatic damage, congenital disorders, immobility, inflammation, and obesity, which can all put stress on the veins causing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). One of the more common disorders of venous dieseas is venous insufficiency which can manifest as spider veins or varicose veins. If the lower extremities don’t get efficient blood return, the impaired veins can become swollen, painful, and potentially cause the formation of ulcers.
Arterial Diseases – Oxygen is single-handedly one of the most important ways our body can live and thrive. With a lack of oxygen supplying our bodies, organs, and extremities, serious issues can occur. Oxygen-rich blood delivery is one of the main functions of our arteries as they work hand in hand with the heart to transport oxygen to the brain. Any narrowing of these blood vessels due to formation of plaque, and a buildup of fats and cholesterol and cause lasting issues, including Coronary artery disease, Carotid artery stenosis, Cerebrovascular disease, and more.
In the case of modern medicine and innovative techniques, vascular diseases have become treatable with diet, weight loss, exercise, medications, and lastly surgery. If you believe your arteries or veins may be having a problem, our professional vascular surgeons are standing by to provide you with peace of mind.
Contact Us Today to Schedule an Appointment
At Connecticut Vascular Surgical Associates, P.C., our team of board-certified vascular surgeons are committed to helping patients understand vascular disease so that they can make an informed decision on how to combat it. While the prognosis may be difficult to comprehend, we have the experience and state-of-the-art technology to effectively treat and manage a wide range of vascular
diseases. If you are unsure about the status of your vascular health, but you may suspect something is wrong based on appearance and matching symptoms, our offices are standing by to perform non-invasive testing for your peace of mind. With our fully accredited vascular imaging labs and on-site surgical center, our vascular surgeons can identify specific vascular diseases and perform a minimally invasive outpatient procedure to correct the issue.
Provided is a list of the conditions and treatments we perform:
· Carotid Artery Disease
· Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
· Varicose Veins
· Spider Veins
· Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
· Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
· Dialysis Access
To learn more about the type of vascular disease treatments we perform or to schedule an appointment at one of our two convenient locations, we encourage you to contact us today.
