Thrombosis is caused by a blood clot that becomes obstructed in an artery or vein. When this clot travels through the vessels and obstructs one that is smaller than its size, we are dealing with an embolism. Thrombosis and embolism: What are they? Thrombosis is a clotting of blood inside an artery or vein due … Read more
Varicose veins may appear and not cause any discomfort, so there may be a temptation to leave them there, without going to a specialist for analysis and treatment. This is a serious mistake, because varicose veins, even if they do not cause discomfort at first, can cause serious complications. What are the risks of varicose … Read more
Traditional surgical treatment for the repair of aortic aneurysms, initiated in the late 1950s, involves large abdominal or thoracic incisions and dissections in order to replace the damaged aorta with a vascular prosthesis sutured to the healthy aorta. This procedure requires general anesthesia, blood transfusions, interruption of the circulation in the area to be repaired, … Read more
Varicose veins are pathological dilatations of the veins that occur due to a failure of the valves that allow the blood to drain back to the heart. As the pressure in the veins increases due to increased reflux, their walls dilate, they become visible and can be felt in superficial areas of the lower limbs. … Read more
Techniques and technological advances in medicine constantly bring many benefits to patients and healthcare professionals. Also in vascular surgery where the recent technological development applied to the diagnostic and therapeutic methods of the pathology of the circulatory system has led to an expansion of the treatment possibilities for patients suffering from vascular disorders. Endovascular treatment … Read more
Venous Endoablation with Cyanoacrylate is a novel procedure to close varicose veins in a non-surgical way. Compared to traditional techniques, this treatment has better results because it is less invasive and causes less pain. This method consists of applying a medical adhesive that seals the diseased vein so that blood does not circulate through it … Read more
What is transdermal laser treatment? The transdermal laser is a beam of light that we use to treat small unsightly varicose veins in the legs. It is a beam of monochromatic light that coagulates the varicose vein, turning it into a small thread, so that the body can later reabsorb it. What are the advantages … Read more
Varicose veins are one of the pathologies that, like warts in Dermatology, can be seen. But beyond visual detection, there are a series of symptoms that alert us to their appearance: tiredness, heaviness, cramps in the legs and, above all, swelling in the ankles and feet, especially in hot months and late in the day. … Read more
1. No hospital admission is required. Patients can go home after the procedure. Except in cases of large varicose veins affecting both legs, where a 24-hour hospital stay is advised as a precaution. The low aggressiveness of laser surgery allows the intervention in patients with large varicose veins that affect even both legs. 2. The … Read more
Dr. Vicente Riambau is a vascular surgeon and belongs to Top Doctors, the select circle of top doctors in Spain. As an expert in aortic aneurysm, he will explain the details of this surgery. What is an aortic aneurysm and what symptoms does it present? An aortic aneurysm is the dilation of the main artery … Read more