Dr. Shoaib Shafique
Vascular Surgery
Lafayette, IN
36 years experience male
Locations
Office
Lafayette, IN
Office
Indianapolis, IN
Office
Indianapolis, IN
About
Bio
Graduate of King Edward Medical University. General Surgery residency at Yale University. Vascular training at Indiana University and Endovascular training at Arizona Heart Institute. In practice of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery in Indiana. Practice location in Lafayette and Indianapolis. On staff at St. Vincent Hospital, IU North Hospital and St. Elizabeth Hospital.
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
Urdu
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It can if untreated and cause dysfuntion of fallopian tubes.
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Numerous: There are countless vascular disorders encompassing arteries veins and lymphatics.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Cardio: If you can exercise at least three times a week where you are sweating and increase your heart rate, that should help decrease your risk.
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Weakness: Weakness and dizziness can stay for a while. Generally there are no long term effects of anesthesia
consult with your surgeon, depends on type of sur... Read More
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Optimize hypothyroid: Optimize hypothyroidism and the other conditions are treated on its own merit.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Vascular system: Supplies blood to body and no organ can survive without blood flow
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Atheroma is early pl: Atheroma is early soft plaque, atherosclerosis is the disease process that results in blockage of arteries and ischemic heart disease is when heart ar... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Stress can aggravate existing colitis.
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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Internet: There is a lot of info on internet. If you eat regular balanced diet and do regular exercise, you should stay out of trouble.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Could be: Generally normal, but if it is too prominent you should see your primary doctor.
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High fiber: High fiber diet helps this condition
avoid contipation.
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Vascular Specialist: Vascular specialist would be best option.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Antibiotics: and compression stockings
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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May regress: Aneurysms may regress but leave behind a stenotic (narrowed) coronary artery. He needs close follow up with pediatric cardiologist.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Unlikely: Very rare at this age unless there is strong genetic predisposition
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Unsure: Of this entity. Could you please elaborate on the full context of this question. Typically we don't see air embolism from vagina.
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Fentanyl and versed: Are commonly used. Fentanyl or mophine is used for pain while versed is a sedative. You are sleepy but arousable to comply with instructions given by ... Read More
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Cholesterol: Low density lipoprotein and triglycerides.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Several causes: Many causes for this including endometriosis and pelvic ovarian vein reflux
you should see gyn.
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No: Hdls protect against the risk of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis.
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Small amount: Small amounts of alcohol can increase levels of HDL (high density lipoprotein) this has cardiovascular protective effect.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Clot: Inside a vein occludes blood flow and then inflammatory process starts leading to pain and swelling leading to phlebitis
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Unlikely: Pregnancy can lead to varicose veins but does not cause arterial problems.
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Unusual: But possible. Mostly veins are on dorsal aspect of hand. Generally there are superficial veins on palmar aspect of hand but it is possible. You should... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Stroke: Is the major side effect aside from bleeding, contrast reaction and damage to arteries. Please discuss your individual case with your physician.
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Clogged blood vessel: claudication by definition is pain on exertion and relief of pain at rest. Typically it is pain legs on walking and goes away by stopping. Claudicatio... Read More
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Stopping flow in art: It means stopping flow in artery. Could be done as part of treatment or could be due to disease.
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Yes: Due excessive calories. Alcohol in small amounts may decrease cv risk according to some studies.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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As the name suggests: It is aneurysm of dilatation of the basilar artery (at the back side of brain) due arterial wall disruption as a result of injury.
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Unlikely: You need full evaluation could certainly be angina. You should not ignore it.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Many possibilities: Could be infection scaring from surgery causing blockage
consult a gastroenterologist.
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Calcification : In the wall of small arteries is vascular calcification
Osteopenia is loss of calcium in bones of your foot
Depending on your history and recommendat... Read More
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Thrombectomy: Either surgical or per cutaneous depending in timing and artery involved. Could benefit from thrombolysis mean medication to dissolve the clot.
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Yes: Athersclerosis can cause high blood pressure and vice versa.
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Uncertain: Is the aneurysm in heart or aorta as these are two different entities
recovery from resection of heart aneurysm depends on function and blood supply ... Read More
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Yes: Less invasive treatment options are now available and getting better as technology improves. It is a good time to be alive.
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Dilatation: of arteries and vein
Meaning increase in diameter
This typically occurs in response to exercise or various hormones or medications
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Not likely: Most likely it is not due to work out. Stress can do that. If the problem persists you should see a urologist.
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See specialist: Hard to tell spasm, it may be something else. You need to see a vascular surgeon.
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Need CT angiogram: Flow void on MRI means that in flow is not seen with MRI technique
this could be artefact. Ct angiogram or angiogram can help to make sure that arter... Read More
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Could affect in youn: It could affect younger individuals.
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Connect artery and v: Typically done for hemodialysis access. A connection is created between artery and vein which allows rapid blood flow thru the vein. Vein can be used ... Read More
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Need exam: You need to have your ear looked at to rule out problems in ear canal.
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Depends: Depends on the size and also if it was completely excised. If not totally resected it can come back.
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Nerve: Compression is more likely in your age group
If Vascular cause there will be more pain first
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Need Surgery: Acas trial in United States showed benefit of surgery for over 60% stenosis with risk reduction over 5 years. You want to make sure that you see exper... Read More
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Diet: Regular execise, healthy balanced diet and work on ways to reduce your stress level.
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Multifactorial: Since there are so many different causes you should have an exam and endometrial biopsy if recommended by your gynecologist.
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Light exercise: Depends on the size and shape of aneurysm, generally light exercise should be ok. Heavy weight lifting is not recommended. He should consult with his ... Read More
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MRI: Many tests can pick up hemangioma including MRI ct scan ultrasounds being the common ones.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Shafique is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Shafique is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I have had diverticulitis for about 3 years now, and found out recently, I have Crohns and Ulcercoltis. I think I spelled that wrong.
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I will be contacting my doctor Monday, in Quebec you need referrals and they take forever to make appointments :/ again thank you so much!
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Thank you for your advice but I don't want to go in for nothing, ill wait and see and see how I get on
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
King Edward Medical University
Graduated 1987MD
Residency
Yale New Haven Hospital
Residency
Yale Bridgeport Hospital
Residency
Nassau University Medical Center
Residency
Nassau University Medical Center
Awards
Outstanding resident of the year, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport Connecticut
Top Doctor, First Place, Lafayette, IN - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Second Place, Lafayette, IN - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
American Venous Forum
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