Vascular conditions affect the veins and arteries in your body, which carry oxygen to every living cell. Think of your veins and arteries as highways or rivers. When there is a traffic jam or road construction, or when a dam breaks, incidents will occur. But in most cases, vascular conditions are highly treatable, often without surgery. Vascular conditions affect the veins and arteries in your body, which carry oxygen to every living cell. Think of your veins and arteries as highways or rivers. When there is a traffic jam or road construction, or when a dam breaks, incidents will occur. But in most cases, vascular conditions are highly treatable, often without surgery.
It is important to see a vascular surgeon, even if surgery is not needed. Vascular surgeons specialize in treating all types of blood vessel problems except the heart (which is treated by cardiovascular surgeons) and the brain (which is treated by neurosurgeons). For example, a common condition like atherosclerosis may appear in the legs, but affect the entire body.
Vascular surgeons will talk with you about how exercise, diet, and medication can be the first steps to regaining your health. When surgery is needed, vascular surgeons are trained in all types of interventions, not just one or two.
Read more information about the more common types of vascular conditions.
The information on Vascular.org is not intended and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. It is very important that individuals with specific medical problems or questions consult their physician or other health care professional.
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