Dr. Christopher Bulger
Vascular Surgery
Manchester, CT
25 years experience male
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Manchester, CT
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Glastonbury , CT
About
Bio
I approach every patient with the understanding of the importance of treating vein disease early and aggressively to relieve symptoms and promote function
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Vascular Surgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Narrow artery: The aorta is the main blood vessel. A stenosis is a narrowing. The main problems with the narrowing are that it can a) limit the blood flow to organ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
No: Sitting in and of itself does not lead to venous insufficiency and subsequent varicose veins. Prolonged immobility may lead to venous stasis and form... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Separation: A normal artery is composed of three layers tightly bound together. A dissection is when those layers "come unglued" . They separate allowing blood ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Common when pregnant: Varicose veins and venous insufficiency can be exacerbated by pregnancy. However, prolonged bedrest is a risk factor for developing a blood clot, whi... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Swelling, pain: Varicose veins may be painless, depending on their size and chonicity. If they thrombose they are typically painful and swollen. Early on they may i... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Depends on clot: As the thrombus recanalizes your swelling and discomfort should diminish. This occurs usually over the first several months. Use of compression stock... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Worse during pregnan: Lack of activity including prolonged sitting can lead to venous hypertension. If venous insufficiency is present in addition then varicosities may be... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Narrow arteries: Peripheral vascular or peripheral arterial disease refers to a pathologic process where the arteries are weakened damaged or blocked. This is typical... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Screening test: Ultrasound is a good screening test for carotid stenosis which is a risk factor for a stroke, however the ultrasound even in an accredited lab is not ... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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No: Topically applied Insulin does not have a therapeutic effect on healing. However, good blood sugar control is essential in addition to offloading fo... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Calf contraction: An unna's boot provides compression that is highest under calf contraction such as with walking. The bandage exerts a force that resists blood being ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
No: Amputuation is not always the only option. Additional therapies may include aggressive surgical debridement, 6 weeks of specific antibiotics and occa... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Situational depression is common in patients recently diagnosed with life changing/threatening diseases such as renal failure or severe kidney disease... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Mobility: Through knee amputations are unusual. The level at which an amputation is performed is based on the viability of the remaining tissue, the blood flow... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Vein treatment: Varicose veins are caused by venous insufficiency. Treatment of venous insufficiency can include compression stocking use, endovenous ablation, scler... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Ultrasound: Duplex ultrasound is diagnostic for most dvt's except in the iliac or vena cava where a ct venogram is diagnostic. Symptoms include leg pain and swell... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Hand surgeon : While both specialities have the ability to do an arterial repair, tendon and nerve repair in the forearm and hand should be seen by a specialist.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: While infection may create inflamation with associated swelling, unilateral leg or lower extremity swelling is also associated with other conditions ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Not safely: Please do not attempt procedures on yourself. Puncturing veins under the skin places you at risk for infection and scarring. Spider veins are treata... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Not normal: After removal of an IV catheter, the vein should seal itself. Occasionally it may thrombose or clot, this process can be uncomfortable and is called ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Possibly: Restlessness, especially at the end of the day may be a sign of untreated venous insufficiency.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Blockage in a vein: Clot or "solid blood" occurs when proteins change within the liquid blood. It can occur in the venous and/or the arterial circulation. Arterial clo... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Yes: An ultrasound can diagnose an abdominal aortic aneurysm. However, looking at the aorta would have to be part of the study protocol. An ultrasound or... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Known risk: Trauma and immobility are two primary factors leading to development of venous thrombosis. Age and surgical repair would increase the risk in additio... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Daily dressings: Daily dressing changes at a minimum are essential for infected wounds even in the era modern dressing supplies. Debridements performed when necessar... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Control bleeding: In addition to direct pressure to control bleeding over the site, limit the victims activity. If resources are available, wrap the severed appendage ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Eliminate, no: However recent study has demonstrated that Niacin my decrease plaque in the artery.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Age dependent: As a first degree relative you should be screened at the age , five years before your mother was diagnosed, or at any time if you have symptoms.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) cream: Emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) is a topical anesthetic that can be applied over the target area 30min prior to puncture.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Yes: Revascularization is common due to the progressive nature of peripheral vascular disease. After an original bypass, scar tissue or intimal hyperplasia... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Vascular Surgery 25 years experience
Yes: Varicose veins, venous reflux, hypercoagulable states, limited mobility, trauma to the vein.
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Dr. Ted King
Nov 8, 2012
Dr. Bulger is a knowledgeable and thorough vein specialist and vascular surgeon. He takes excellent care of patients and is an asset to the field of vein disease treatment.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Bulger is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Bulger is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Graduated 1998MD
Medical/Graduate school
Texas Tech University School of Medicine, TX
Graduated 1998MD
Residency
University of Illinois Medical Center
Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
Society for Vascular Surgery
Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society
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