Blood circulates throughout the body via arteries that deliver oxygen to organs and tissues, and veins that return blood to the heart, which pumps oxygenated blood throughout the body. Proper blood flow is essential for bodily function. Vascular surgery specializes in treating issues related to arteries and veins, employing medical, minimally invasive, or open surgical approaches.
At Reem Hospital, our vascular surgeons offer advanced surgical and minimally invasive treatments, along with medical care for all vascular conditions. Our experienced vascular doctors are prepared to address your vascular issues and restore your health.
When Should You Consult a Vascular Surgeon?
If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical help from a vascular surgeon:
Leg pain due to claudication which is a result of peripheral artery disease which narrows the artery responsible for blood flow to the legs
Diabetescan cause damage to arteries & blood vessels resulting in many complications such as atherosclerosis which narrows/ blocks the arteries thus impacting blood flow
Difficulty in walking
Diagnosed with vascular conditions such as deep venous thrombosis (DVT), aneurysms, carotid disease, aortic disease, and non-healing diabetic foot ulcers.
Endovascular Surgery: This method uses minimally invasive techniques with small incisions, resulting in quicker recovery and shorter hospital stays. Common procedures include angioplasty, ablation, stent placement, stent graft placement and thrombolytic therapy.
Open Surgery: Involves larger incisions to directly access and treat affected blood vessels. Although recovery times and hospital stays are typically longer compared to endovascular surgery. Open surgery is suggested for procedures such as carotid endarterectomy and bypass surgery.
Endovascular procedures have become increasingly preferred, reducing the frequency of open surgeries for vascular conditions. However, open surgery remains crucial for complex cases that require direct access and meticulous treatment of vascular issues.
Why Choose Vascular Surgery at Reem Hospital, Abu Dhabi?
At Reem Hospital, we provide state-of-the-art vascular surgery technology, including endovascular, laser, and open surgeries.
Our focus is on minimizing pain, reducing hospital stays, and promoting faster recovery times.
Our team of experienced healthcare professionals and vascular doctors is dedicated to your health and comfort, ensuring optimal healthcare services with compassionate support
Conditions Treated at Reem Hospital’s Vascular Surgery Department
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a severe condition marked by the formation of blood clots in deep veins, often causing throbbing pain and swelling in one leg, typically in the calf or thigh, especially when walking or standing. Other symptoms may include warm or red/darkened skin around the affected area. If left untreated, DVT poses a risk of pulmonary embolism (PE).
Standard treatment involves anticoagulant medications to prevent clot migration. In cases where medication is not suitable, an IVC filter may be implanted to reduce risks.
Minimally invasive DVT thrombolysis provides rapid relief by removing clots and improving vein function.
Varicose veins in the legs result from increased pressure during excessive standing and walking, causing discomfort, pain, or cosmetic concerns due to visible, twisted, elevated purple veins in the legs. Treatment options include lifestyle adjustments such as exercise, leg elevation, and wearing compression stockings.
Procedures like vein closure or removal are available to alleviate symptoms.
Venous ablation procedures, including endovascular laser ablation and radiofrequency ablation, involve inserting a catheter into the vein to apply treatments like laser energy.
Sclerotherapy effectively treats small varicose veins by collapsing them with an injected solution.
Microphlebectomy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure, removes medium or large varicose veins through small incisions, offering relief and improved aesthetics.
Uncontrolled diabetes is one of the leading causes of non-healing wounds, primarily because it affects peripheral nerves, resulting in insensitivity to pain, including the sensation of being tickled by wound triggers. At this stage, individuals may sustain injuries without realizing it. The foot, exposed to factors such as friction from shoes or floors and susceptible to small stones, is particularly prone to ulceration.
Additionally, high blood sugar and diabetes contribute to delayed wound healing. If a person sustains an injury without feeling it, the wound can remain open for an extended period. Continued friction can deepen the wound and create conditions favorable for bacterial infection, complicating the situation and potentially necessitating amputation of the leg or toes if the infection spreads unchecked.
Proper management begins with controlling blood sugar levels and maintaining good hygiene. Regularly inspect your legs and feet, keeping them clean and dry.
Consult with our highly specialized vascular surgeons for more insights into diabetic foot care. Proactive treatment can improve outcomes and help prevent last-resort measures like amputation.
Lymphedema primarily develops when the lymphatic system is impaired, leading to swelling in the affected limb. This impairment can result from genetic factors or damage caused by surgery or other treatments, such as cancer therapies that involve lymph node removal. Managing lymphedema involves careful skin care to prevent infections, specific exercises designed by physicians to enhance lymph drainage and specialized massages. In certain cases, surgical interventions like lymphaticovenular anastomosis may be considered to restore fluid flow in the affected areas.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge in the lower part of the aorta, the main blood vessel that supplies blood to the abdomen and legs. Over time, this bulge can grow and, if left untreated, rupture, which can be life-threatening.
On the other hand, aortic dissection refers to a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, leading to blood flow between the layers of the artery wall. The differences between aortic aneurysm and dissection are significant—while an aneurysm is a localized enlargement, a dissection involves a tear that can quickly escalate into a medical emergency. Both conditions can be familial, meaning they may run in families. Managing aortic dissection and repair often involves immediate surgical intervention to prevent further complications.
Carotid artery disease, particularly carotid stenosis, refers to the narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the brain. This condition can significantly increase the risk of a stroke, as reduced blood flow to the brain may lead to a blockage. In some cases, carotid diseasebilateral (affecting both sides of the neck) can worsen the situation. Understanding the causes of carotid stenosis—such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or smoking—is vital in preventing strokes.
A carotid stenosis Doppler ultrasound is a key diagnostic tool used to assess the carotid stenosis percentage and monitor its progression. If diagnosed early, treatments like carotid endarterectomy, which involves surgically removing the plaque, can significantly reduce stroke risk.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a severe condition marked by the formation of blood clots in deep veins, often causing throbbing pain and swelling in one leg, typically in the calf or thigh, especially when walking or standing. Other symptoms may include warm or red/darkened skin around the affected area. If left untreated, DVT poses a risk of pulmonary embolism (PE).
Standard treatment involves anticoagulant medications to prevent clot migration. In cases where medication is not suitable, an IVC filter may be implanted to reduce risks.
Minimally invasive DVT thrombolysis provides rapid relief by removing clots and improving vein function.
Varicose veins in the legs result from increased pressure during excessive standing and walking, causing discomfort, pain, or cosmetic concerns due to visible, twisted, elevated purple veins in the legs. Treatment options include lifestyle adjustments such as exercise, leg elevation, and wearing compression stockings.
Procedures like vein closure or removal are available to alleviate symptoms.
Venous ablation procedures, including endovascular laser ablation and radiofrequency ablation, involve inserting a catheter into the vein to apply treatments like laser energy.
Sclerotherapy effectively treats small varicose veins by collapsing them with an injected solution.
Microphlebectomy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure, removes medium or large varicose veins through small incisions, offering relief and improved aesthetics.
Uncontrolled diabetes is one of the leading causes of non-healing wounds, primarily because it affects peripheral nerves, resulting in insensitivity to pain, including the sensation of being tickled by wound triggers. At this stage, individuals may sustain injuries without realizing it. The foot, exposed to factors such as friction from shoes or floors and susceptible to small stones, is particularly prone to ulceration.
Additionally, high blood sugar and diabetes contribute to delayed wound healing. If a person sustains an injury without feeling it, the wound can remain open for an extended period. Continued friction can deepen the wound and create conditions favorable for bacterial infection, complicating the situation and potentially necessitating amputation of the leg or toes if the infection spreads unchecked.
Proper management begins with controlling blood sugar levels and maintaining good hygiene. Regularly inspect your legs and feet, keeping them clean and dry.
Consult with our highly specialized vascular surgeons for more insights into diabetic foot care. Proactive treatment can improve outcomes and help prevent last-resort measures like amputation.
Lymphedema primarily develops when the lymphatic system is impaired, leading to swelling in the affected limb. This impairment can result from genetic factors or damage caused by surgery or other treatments, such as cancer therapies that involve lymph node removal. Managing lymphedema involves careful skin care to prevent infections, specific exercises designed by physicians to enhance lymph drainage and specialized massages. In certain cases, surgical interventions like lymphaticovenular anastomosis may be considered to restore fluid flow in the affected areas.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge in the lower part of the aorta, the main blood vessel that supplies blood to the abdomen and legs. Over time, this bulge can grow and, if left untreated, rupture, which can be life-threatening.
On the other hand, aortic dissection refers to a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, leading to blood flow between the layers of the artery wall. The differences between aortic aneurysm and dissection are significant—while an aneurysm is a localized enlargement, a dissection involves a tear that can quickly escalate into a medical emergency. Both conditions can be familial, meaning they may run in families. Managing aortic dissection and repair often involves immediate surgical intervention to prevent further complications.
Carotid artery disease, particularly carotid stenosis, refers to the narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the brain. This condition can significantly increase the risk of a stroke, as reduced blood flow to the brain may lead to a blockage. In some cases, carotid diseasebilateral (affecting both sides of the neck) can worsen the situation. Understanding the causes of carotid stenosis—such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or smoking—is vital in preventing strokes.
A carotid stenosis Doppler ultrasound is a key diagnostic tool used to assess the carotid stenosis percentage and monitor its progression. If diagnosed early, treatments like carotid endarterectomy, which involves surgically removing the plaque, can significantly reduce stroke risk.
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Vascular surgery offers multiple benefits for enhancing quality of life:
It alleviates pain and discomfort associated with poor circulation.
By restoring proper circulation, surgery reduces the risk of tissue damage.
It maintains healthy blood flow to the limbs, significantly lowering the likelihood of amputation.
Surgery improves mobility and physical activity levels, fostering a more active lifestyle.
Additionally, it prevents potentially life-threatening complications such as blood clots.
How long does it take to recover from vascular surgery?
At Reem Hospital, our vascular surgeons offer minimally invasive and endovascular surgeries, which typically allow patients to be discharged on the same day with a shorter recovery period. Open surgeries, on the other hand, generally require a slightly longer recovery time, typically not exceeding one week.
What are the risks of vascular surgery?
Vascular surgery carries risks, including potential reactions to anesthesia, bleeding, infection, and the possibility of damaging blood vessels or nerves. Your Vascular surgeon will discuss these risks with you prior to the procedure, taking into account your health status and the specifics of the planned surgery. Factors such as advanced age, overall health, smoking, diabetes, and pre-existing heart or kidney conditions can impact these risks.
What are the causes of vascular diseases?
It could result from genetic predispositions, smoking, diabetes, hypertension, infections, injuries, or certain medications. Treatments such as lymph node removal during cancer surgery can impair lymphatic flow, causing limb swelling and lymphedema.
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