When working properly, the human body facilitates the seamless flow of blood through its arteries and veins, ensuring efficient circulation throughout the entire vascular system.
The vascular system, also called the circulatory system, encompasses the elaborate system of veins and arteries throughout the body, along with the lymph system. These blood vessels are responsible for carrying blood to various parts of the body, making sure that organs, tissues, and other body parts have the essential oxygen, nutrients, and hormones they need to function. Optimally, the vascular system works much like a system of roads. But like a traffic jam or wreck can impede cars from traveling along roads, medical conditions can sometimes disrupt the normal flow of blood. When this happens, certain parts of your body may be deprived of the blood and nutrients they need. A vascular surgeon can help determine the underlying cause and offer treatment options, including vascular surgery or endovascular surgery when needed.
Depending on the area of the body affected, problems related to vascular health can vary in severity, sometimes even becoming life-threatening, as in the case of stroke or aneurysm.
While you might naturally think vascular surgeons provide only vascular surgery, our vascular surgeons—Jonathan Braun, MD and Mojahid Ali, MD—are experts in comprehensive care for vascular diseases, including nonsurgical interventions, minimally invasive endovascular treatments, and surgery if needed.
Treatment for vascular disease can range from lifestyle changes and medication to minimally invasive procedures (known as endovascular surgery) and traditional open procedures (known as vascular surgery). Because these conditions can also recur after treatment, vascular surgeons maintain an ongoing relationship with patients to provide observation and additional care when needed.
The conditions responsible for disruptions in blood flow fall under the umbrella of vascular disease. Vascular surgeons provide medical care for many different vascular diseases affecting multiple parts of the body, including:
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Treatment for vascular diseases can range from lifestyle changes and medication to minimally invasive procedures.
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