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Vascular surgeons
Vascular surgeons are physicians who specialize in performing procedures that help treat and manage diseases of blood vessels, which include the arteries and veins. Such conditions may include circulatory problems in diabetics, varicose veins, peripheral artery disease, and carotid artery disease.
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A 34-year old female asked:
I have had 2 idiopathic uedvts. I am going to see a vascular surgeon. What will my appt consist of? What will they be able to do for me?
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A 38-year old asked:
How does a vascular surgeon check you for vaculitis?
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How long is the training to become a cardio vascular surgeon?
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A 42-year old male asked:
Are vascular surgeons familiar with infectious causes of vascular issues?
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What to do if I have 3 exams scheduled tomorrow with a vascular surgeon and I would like to know the full name?
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Is there a difference between a cardiologist and a vascular surgeon?
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A 46-year old female asked:
What does a vascular surgeon do during an alif procedure performed by a neurosurgeon?
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What is the difference between a Cardiologist and a Vascular Surgeon? What are their roles?
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A 42-year old male asked:
Can vascular surgeons diagnose root cause of vascular problems (such as autoimmunity and/or infection)? Are they trained to diagnose/treat root cause?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Entire length of penis often feels cold. Does this indicate vascular problem? Better to see urologist or vascular surgeon?
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A 67-year old female asked:
I have been told I have a stage five aortic aneurism. I want to locate a vascular surgeon in the Springfield, MA or Albany, NY area.
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A 29-year old male asked:
Can anything bad happen if the vascular surgeon attempts to strip the saphenous veins and they contain an undiagnosed clot?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Mum was diagnosed with thrombosis partialis v.subclaviae sin st.post mastectomiam in chest by vascular surgeon, prescribed clexane.is this dangerous ?
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A 44-year old asked:
I injured my foot a year and a half ago. Long story, but i'm having circulation problems. Vascular surgeons q?
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A 42-year old male asked:
Are vascular surgeons familiar with infectious causes of vascular issues? My infectious disease doc was of no help.
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A 27-year old male asked:
Saw a rheumatologist and was told they do not deal with the lymphatic system and that I should see a vascular surgeon. Is this true or just a bad doc?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is a vascular surgeon the right specialist for vericose and spider veins?
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A 60-year old male asked:
Vascular surgeon and cardiologist #: can blood clots form in muscle tissue and be benign?
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A 60-year old male asked:
I am down to selecting an interventional radiologist with experience or a vascular surgeon with experience to treat varicose veins. Whom to choose?
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A 62-year old male asked:
Have bilateral iliac artery endofibrosis. Am 62yrs of age. What could happen if I wanted to continue cycling. I cycle on a daily basis and do racing as well. Is there a vascular surgeon in PE who understands disease. doc Levine in Joburg diagnosed?
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I'm having circulation problems in my leg since having a fracture a few years ago. Should I see a vascular surgeon?
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A 37-year old female asked:
How dies orthopedic hand doctor differ from vascular surgeon. What tests or exam does the orthopedic hand doctor do.
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A male asked:
Is a cardiothoracic surgeon the same as vascular surgeon, thoracic surgeon, cardiovascular surgeon, cardiac surgeon, etc.. What are there difference?
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A 46-year old asked:
Would you have a hand or vascular surgeon operate on you if your arm cut to the tendons?
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A 40-year old male asked:
I have blood clot in my interior vena cava extending down my left iliac vein. One vascular surgeon recommended against any procedure to clean out. ?
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A 41-year old female asked:
Diagnosed 2 years ago by vascular surgeon with chronic venous hypertension in legs. Currently having warm sensation feeling running down my right calf on and off throughout the day. Could it be chronic venous hypertension symptom?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Chronic radial artery occlusion. Vascular surgeon i just have to live with it .Occlusion due to clot. Pain un hand. Any advice.
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A 36-year old female asked:
1/23/14 diag w non occlusive dvt. Put on xarelto had repeat ultrasound. No change in clot. Why? Medical options? Vascular surgeon? More xarelto?
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A 66-year old female asked:
I had blood withdrawn for testing last week. Today i noticed the veins in my arm and hand including palm have bulged out. Is this serios? Do you recommend seeing a vascular surgeon? Im am very concerned?
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