Lower Extremity Bypass There are several indications for surgical intervention for peripheral artery disease. Some cases may be treated with minimally invasive techniques such as endovascular stenting and angioplasty. Other more complicated cases may require open interventions such as endarterectomy and/or bypass.
TCAR: Explained Carotid Artery Stenosis (CAS), or blockage in the carotid artery, is a considerable risk for strokes or TIAs. Trans Carotid Artery Revascularization, or TCAR, is a novel technique to treat CAS by accessing the common carotid artery via a small incision just
What is May-Thurner Syndrome? May-Thurner Syndrome is an anatomical abnormality in which the Left Iliac Vein is compressed by the Right Iliac Artery. Why does May-Thurner Syndrome Matter? Veins carry blood at much lower pressures than arteries. With the Right Iliac Artery
What is Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)? Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) is a minimally invasive method to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). It is performed by first creating a small incision or puncture in the groin to access the underlying artery. A
Vascular Surgeon Description: 5-7 years of training after medical school specializing in learning about all aspects of peripheral vascular disease. Vascular Surgeons treat all arteries and veins EXCEPT the ASCENDING AORTA and the HEART, which are the areas of expertise of cardiac
Authored by Bryan C. Kramer, MD Rest Pain Rest Pain occurs when the amount of arterial blood flow and oxygen that can be delivered to the tissues is SO MINIMAL, that the muscles and other tissues hurt even when they are not
Authored by Lauren Molchan, DPM R2 Peripheral Arterial Disease and Foot Wounds When do you suspect PAD in patients with wounds? · On physical exam, findings that would indicate PAD include wounds located on the tips of the toes or foot, wounds
Authored by Maria Tran OMS III KCU Definition Narrowing and occlusion of the peripheral arteries due to atherosclerosis Screening and Diagnosis Clinical diagnosis can be initially made from an array of symptoms including: – resting pain, cramps, paresthesias distal to arterial occlusion–
Authored by Bryan C. Kramer, MD Arteries bring oxygenated blood from the heart to the tissues Veins return blood to the heart Limb Threatening Condition- Leg loss above/below knee if untreated NON-Limb Threatening Condition Typical wounds begin at toes and progress up
Authored by Grace Kim MSIII, Kameron Black MSIII, Rutit Pak MSIII, Andi Garcia MSIII and Bryan C. Kramer, MD Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the narrowing and restriction of blood flow to all parts of the body excluding
