Overall successful access rate was 95.9% (347/362). Of 338 autogenous AVFs, 326 patients had patent AVFs (96.4% surgical success rate). Of 24 prosthetic grafts, 21 patients had patent AVFs (87.5% surgical success rate). Of 141 patients with preoperative CVC, 130 AVFs were used successfully.
- Your legs hurt when you walk.
- Your legs are swollen, aching and discolored, and develop ulcers or wounds.
- You suddenly have blurred vision and tingling, numbness, and weakness of one side of your body.
- You experience sudden, severe abdominal and back pain.
How do I choose a vein specialist?
- Be board certified in internal medicine, vascular medicine, vascular surgery, or dermatology.
- Treat vein issues regularly.
- Have no history of malpractice.
- Be recognized by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.
What kind of doctor do you see for vascular problems?
Vascular surgeons are doctors who treat diseases and problems within the vascular system, the network of arteries and veins that carry blood throughout the body. Vascular surgeons do more than surgery, though.
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Is a vascular surgeon a heart surgeon?
Vascular surgeons manage veins and arteries in every part of the body except the brain and the heart.
Is a vascular surgeon the same as a neurosurgeon?
Vascular neurologists order or perform various procedures and treatments, but they do not perform surgery. Vascular surgeons or neurosurgeons usually perform blood vessel, brain, or nervous system surgery.
What types of surgeries do vascular surgeons do?
- Angioplasty and Stenting.
- Atherectomy.
- Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula.
- Arteriovenous (AV) Graft.
- Open Abdominal Surgery.
- Thrombectomy.
- Vascular Bypass Surgery.
- Open Carotid and Femoral Endarterectomy.
What is considered a vascular surgery?
Vascular surgery is an invasive treatment for conditions that affect the veins, arteries, and lymphatic vessels throughout the body. A vascular disorder can greatly reduce a patient's quality of life and raise the possibility of life-threatening health events, such as stroke.