Have you been experiencing nightly leg pain occasionally over some time? Does this pain disrupt or interrupt your sleeping patterns? You may attribute this to getting older, but this may not be the case. You may be suffering from a condition known as Peripheral Artery Disease. This and similar conditions may be looked into via vein treatment in Memphis. Read on to learn more about this and other underlying vascular conditions that you may not know about.
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
The arteries and veins supply oxygen to every living cell in your body and make up your vascular system. The vascular system is vital to maintaining good health. Problems arise when these blood vessels become blocked.
Vascular and endovascular surgery is usually required when these blood vessels and the lymph system develop severe and complex conditions. Some of these conditions may not have any visible symptoms until too late. These symptoms include pain that feels like muscle fatigue or cramps.
Factors that increase your chances of contracting vascular problems include:
· Injury
· Increasing age
· Obesity
· Family history
· Prolonged periods of inactivity
· Pregnancy
· Diabetes
· Hypertension
· Smoking
Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis is performed through the use of advanced techniques such as:
· Carotid endarterectomy
· Balloon angioplasty
· Bypass surgery
· Stenting
A group of doctors meets to discuss the results of your diagnosis and determine the best course of treatment. Your physician will then discuss all suitable treatment options so that you may decide on the best approach for your situation. Depending on your condition, there are various vascular surgery options available that include:
· Atherectomy
This is a procedure whereby a special catheter is inserted into an artery that is blocked, allowing the surgeon to cut out and remove the plaque, causing the blood vessel blockage. This treats conditions like peripheral artery disease.
· Stenting and Angioplasty
A balloon guided by a catheter is used to open a narrowed artery. It is used to treat carotid artery disease and peripheral artery disease.
· Arteriovenous Graft
A synthetic tube, i.e., a graft, connects an artery to a vein to create an access point for dialysis.
· Arteriovenous Fistula
Your vein is made more robust, broader, and accessible for dialysis by connecting it to an artery.
· Open Abdominal Surgery
The surgeon makes a small incision redirecting the blood flow around the problem area as they repair the blockage in the aorta.
· Thrombectomy
This procedure removes a blood clot from an artery or vein to restore blood flow and prevent life-threatening complications.
· Vascular Bypass Surgery
This surgical procedure involves creating an alternate channel for blood flow, bypassing a damaged blood vessel.
· Open Carotid and Femoral Endarterectomy
This surgery involves the removal of plaque within the inner linings of arteries to your brain or legs.
Problems that affect your blood vessels, i.e., arteries and veins, are not usually easily noticed. This is very dangerous as blood vessels are responsible for oxygen supply throughout your body. If any of the symptoms mentioned above show up, check out our website or visit our offices in Memphis, TN.
