Vascular conditions can be caused by disease, injury, inflammation, genetic conditions, etc., and result in decreased blood flow, tissue damage, and potential health issues.

Some common vascular conditions are aortic aneurysm, atherosclerosis, stroke, mesenteric ischemia, critical limb ischemia, carotid artery disease, vascular trauma, etc.

Some of the common symptoms of the vascular condition are,

• Numbness
• Skin discoloration
• Ulcers in the lower legs or ankles
• Swelling (edema)
• Tingling
• Fingers or toes turning white or blue in response to cold or stress

Having any of the above symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you have a vascular condition. If you feel any pain and experience any of the above-mentioned symptoms in a persistent and recurrent manner, then you must visit your doctor. If your doctor confirms the changes and detects a vascular condition through diagnostic tests, he/she may refer you to a vascular surgeon.

A vascular surgeon is a doctor who focuses on treating problems with the arteries, veins, lymphatic vessels, and other blood vessels. These surgeons are skilled at vascular diagnosis, surgical planning and execution, and managing post-operative care.

Some common diagnostic tests are doppler ultrasound, Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI), duplex ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), arteriography, Pulse Volume Recording (PVR), Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA), etc.

Vascular surgery is a specialty that includes diagnosing and treating diseases affecting the blood vessels, such as the arteries and veins. Restoring blood flow and enhancing vascular health require both open surgical procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Some common vascular surgeries are Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), vascular bypass surgery, carotid endarterectomy, dialysis access surgery, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) treatment, etc.