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Transcatheter Deep Vein Arterialization

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Transcatheter Deep Vein Arterialization

Transcatheter arterialization of the deep vein system is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLI). CLI is a condition in which the blood supply to the limbs is severely reduced, leading to pain, ulcers, gangrene, and possibly amputation.

Procedure:

In this procedure, a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin and threaded up to the deep veins in the leg. A small balloon is inflated at the tip of the catheter to create a new pathway for blood flow. A stent, a mesh tube, is then placed in the new pathway to keep it open.

Deep vein arterialization (DVA) is not a novel procedure;  Creating arterial-venous bypass, reverses venous flow, and limb perfusion can restore after the arterialization. It is however a new use of deep vein materialization in its treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia and its use for patients who are not eligible for other treatments such as angioplasty or surgery.

Deep vein arterialization is performed under general anesthesia. The procedure typically takes about two hours. Patients typically stay in the hospital for one to two days after the procedure.

Side Effects:

The most common side effects of Deep vein arterialization are pain, bruising, and swelling at the injection site. Other potential side effects include bleeding, infection, and blood clots.

Deep vein arterialization is a promising new treatment for CLI. It is a less invasive alternative to surgery and angioplasty, and it has been shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials.

What is Vascular Surgery?

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What is Vascular Surgery?

Vascular surgery is a surgical specialty that deals with diseases of the blood vessels. It is a relatively new specialty, having been founded in the early 1970s. The first residency program was started at the University of Minnesota in 1973.

The specialty of vascular surgery is divided into two main branches: open surgery and endovascular surgery.

Open surgery is the traditional form of surgery, where the surgeon makes a large incision in the patient’s body in order to access the blood vessels. Endovascular surgery is a newer form of surgery that uses tiny instruments and a camera to access the blood vessels through small incisions.

Vascular surgery is a highly specialized field, and there are only a few hundred surgeons in the United States who specialize in it. The majority of vascular surgeons are based in large metropolitan areas, and there are few rural areas that have vascular surgeons.

 Treating a variety of diseases and conditions, including:

Vascular surgery is a life-saving procedure in many cases. For example, an aortic aneurysm is a life-threatening condition that can lead to a ruptured aorta. If the aneurysm is detected early, it can be treated with surgery. It is a highly specialized field, and patients should seek out a vascular surgeon who is experienced in treating the specific condition that they have.

Introducing Daniel Krcelic M.D.

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Introducing Daniel Krcelic M.D.

 

Daniel Krcelic, MD a vascular surgeon in Arizona.

Western Vascular Institute is excited to introduce Daniel Krcelic M.D. has joined our group of exceptional vascular surgeons. We are very grateful for his addition and look forward to the unparalleled vascular care he will provide to the WVI patients.

Doctor Krcelic is trained in all aspects of vascular surgery in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. He completed his fellowship in vascular surgery at Carolinas Medical Center and Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute in Charlotte. Dr. Krcelic said. “I care deeply about my patients, and joining Western Vascular Institute brings another skilled vascular specialist to meet the needs of patients in the Phoenix Metro Area,”.

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Vascular Surgeons the real “vascular specialists”

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Vascular Surgeons diagnose, treat, and manage the full spectrum of vascular diseases.

“If you only have a hammer you tend to see every problem as a nail.”

Some vascular “specialists” perform one or two kinds of vascular interventions, so their patients tend to get those treatments. Vascular Surgeons are trained in all treatment modalities and are able to perform every type of procedure skillfully: open, complicated surgery and minimally invasive, in-office endovascular procedures. Some patients need one, some need the other, while many need no surgery at all. Vascular Surgeons are “treatment agnostic,” that is, they do not prefer any treatment over another.

Some types of surgeons come into your life to perform a procedure, make sure you heal and then leave; that’s their role. A vascular surgeon is someone who treats you on an ongoing basis for decades. A vascular surgeon very often has long-term relationships with patients because vascular disease can be a long-term condition.

At Western Vascular Institute, patients will get the best treatment for their particular needs in a caring and safe environment by a vascular surgeon with a full toolbox of treatment options!

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What is Atherosclerosis?

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Atherosclerosis – is a disease process that leads to the hardening or clogging of arteries. The build-up over time of substances such as fat, cholesterol, & calcium, collectively called plaque, narrows the artery and restricts the amount of blood able to pass through the arteries, and provides oxygen-rich blood to the body. This stenosis or narrowing of the artery can lead to serious problems such as stroke, amputation, heart attack, and death.