What does a Vascular Surgeon do?

Vascular surgeons are specialists who are highly trained to treat diseases of the vascular system.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the vascular Surgeon?

Investigations like Angiogram, Ankle-Brachial Index, Toe-Brachial Index (TBI), Carotid Duplex, Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA), Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Test and Duplex Ultrasound.

What are the typical symptoms to consult a Vascular Surgeon?

Smptoms like Varicose veins, swollen, twisted veins that can cause pain or aching in your legs, Venous ulcers and arterial and diabetic (neuropathic) wounds, which are nonhealing wounds that result from poor blood flow, especially in the legs.

How serious is vascular surgery?

It does have some poetntial complications like Myocardial infarction etc.

What is the difference between a vascular surgeon and a cardiovascular surgeon?

Cardiologists are medical specialists who are qualified to diagnose heart or cardiovascular system issues and perform some treatments whereas the Vascular surgeons operate on patients and can work on any part of the human body except the cardiovascular system or brain.

Dr. Veera Suwanruangsri, Vascular Surgeon in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Dr. Veera Suwanruangsri

Dr. Veera Suwanruangsri has 25 years of expertise as a qualified Vascular Surgeon.
He is a member of the Thai Medical Council.
Dr. Veera Suwanruangsri has completed MD (1994) from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand.
He has trained in Surgery (2000) from Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand.
Dr. Veera Suwanruangsri is well-versed in English and Thai.

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