A vascular surgeon specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of arterial and venous disease. At Vivus Sanus Medical Centre we perform vascular ultrasound and all other necessary investigations. Treatment is carried out with a next-generation radial laser and other modern, highly effective methods.
Conditions treated by a vascular surgeon
- Atherosclerosis — narrowing of the arteries caused by calcium and fat deposits on the vessel walls.
- Venous thrombosis — partial or complete blockage of leg veins by a blood clot. A detached clot can travel to other organs and disrupt their function.
- Varicose veins — enlarged veins that cause leg pain when blood flow is impaired.
- Aneurysm — abnormal widening of a blood vessel that may lead to rupture.
- Peripheral artery disease — narrowing or blockage of arteries that reduces blood supply to the tissues.
- Carotid artery stenosis — often without symptoms, but dangerous because it increases the risk of stroke and cerebral ischaemia. It can be diagnosed with neck vessel ultrasound, MRI or CT.
- Various vascular injuries after trauma.
Factors that increase the risk of vascular disease
- high blood pressure;
- elevated blood cholesterol;
- smoking and alcohol use;
- frequent stress;
- diabetes;
- poor diet and excess weight;
- insufficient physical activity.
See a vascular surgeon at the first symptoms
- swollen legs and difficulty walking;
- frequent leg cramps;
- clearly visible enlarged veins;
- balance problems when walking;
- changes in leg temperature;
- a prominent network of superficial vessels on the legs.
Early treatment is essential to stop disease progression. If any of these symptoms appear, a timely consultation, examination and tests are strongly recommended.
Laser treatment of varicose veins
Varicose veins are usually caused by failing vein valves. Blood no longer flows upwards towards the heart and instead pools towards the feet. The veins enlarge, fatigue appears, pain develops as the condition progresses, and ulcers may form over time. Around 50% of older people worldwide are affected. The condition is often inherited, but it can also develop after prolonged standing or sitting at work, an unhealthy lifestyle and other factors.
When the disease is not advanced, it can be treated with a medical laser in about 90% of cases. Results depend on both an experienced vascular surgeon and a modern clinic using the latest-generation lasers. Not all vein lasers produce equally good outcomes. Newer systems make the procedure smoother and recovery more comfortable. In our experience, patients treated with a next-generation laser feel significantly better afterwards than those treated with older technology.
Advantages of radial laser treatment
- no general anaesthesia — only local anaesthetic is used;
- little or no discomfort and a short procedure time;
- most patients can return to work the next day.