What can you tell me about vascular surgery and interventional radiology?

Answer by  AnnWalkerKennedy (175)

These procedures have been developed as an alternative to aortic balloon stenting in patients with arterial blocks and congestive heart conditions. They are considered to be cutting-edge, minimally invasive and effective measures to open blockages to the heart.

Answer by  starmlw (960)

vascualar surgery is any surgery involving the blood vessels of the body. examples are the correction of varicose veins or the surgical removal of a blood clot in the leg. Interventional radiology uses xrays or ultrasounds to assist in surgical procedures such as ultrasound guided biopsy.

Answer by  dryuha (735)

Vascular surgery basically means any surgery that involves any main blood vessels for example aortic aneurysm surgery. Interventional radiology means a subspecialty which involve minimally invasive procedure under radiological guidance.

Answer by  triciag (128)

Vascular surgery is used when veins and arteries become blocked or constricted to the point that blood flow to parts of the body are severely restricted. Interventional radiology can help guide the surgeon to the blocked arteries. It is basically like having a continuous x-ray for a short time.