This usually includes working with a patient's primary physician to treat medical conditions contributing to vascular disease. In addition, exercise, medication recommendations and monitoring programs are established. Patients with severe or dangerous conditions may require an operation or other invasive procedure. Vascular specialists are trained to provide all treatment methods for arterial and venous conditions. These physicians tailor treatment to each patient, considering all available options and the lifelong effects of vascular disease.
Vascular treatment includes the use of angioplasty.
In some cases, metal stents are inserted. Vascular surgery tracitionally has involved a long incision in the abdomen. Newer treatment involves repair through small incisions in the groin. Noninvasive vascular imaging and endovascular technology now provide surgeons and patients with less invasive treatment options. A specialist who can provide all the treatment options and who understand the short and long-term effects of vascular disease and treatment can offer significant advantages to patients.