Vascular Surgery in Florida

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The system of veins and arteries that carries blood throughout the body is subject to a wide range of malfunctions. Some are the result of heart disorders; others occur because of disorders that directly affect the blood vessels, such as diabetes. The problems range from weakened blood vessel walls that balloon out (aneurysm) to blockages or narrowings that limit or stop the flow of blood (atherosclerotic blood vessel disease). These blood vessel problems can lead to life-threatening events such as a stroke or a heart attack. Common problems include:

• Arteriosclerosis of the extremities
• Arterial embolism
• Aortic aneurysm
• Carotid artery disease
• Thrombophlebitis
• Varicose veins

Vascular surgeons diagnose and treat disease caused by abnormal dilation or narrowing of the peripheral arteries. These include aortic aneurysms, iliac aneurysms and visceral and renal artery aneurysms and occlusive disease in the carotid artery in the neck and major arteries in the legs.

Endovascular surgery, including balloon angioplasty and stent or stent-graft placement, are available to treat carotid disease, lower extremity stenosis and aortic aneurysms.