Lymphedema
What is lymphedema?Our bodies are made up of 70 % water. fluid leaves our blood system to provide water and […]
Vascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Venous Leg Ulcers
A leg ulcer is simply a break in the skin of the leg, which allows air and bacteria to get
Procedure
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Angiography
Traditional angiogram or CT angiogram is done with injection of a liquid called contrast agent which help physicians see blood
Procedure
VAC or NPWT
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) or VAC is a method of removing fluid and infection from a wound to help it heal. A special dressing (bandage) is sealed over the wound and a gentle vacuum pump is attached. This therapy can help your wound heal faster and with fewer infections. Not wounds are suitable for this technique and your surgeon needs to decide the correct time and site for application.
Procedure
Injection Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy or injection of varicose veins is a technique in which the veins are injected with a solution called a sclerosant which damages the internal lining of the vein and causes blood to clot within the veining block it.The solution normally used for this procedure is called sodium tetradecyl sulphate (STD) or Polidocanol. The vein becomes small and disappears after that.
Procedure
Bypass Surgery
Blood vessels called artery deliver oxygen containing blood to your hands / legs and organs. When there is a blockage in this artery, the circulation of blood to your body is reduced which may cause pain or if the blockage is severe even damage to body called gangrene.
Vascular Diseases
Gangrene
Gangrene is the death of the part of a body. It may be a toe, a finger, a part of the intestine or a leg etc.
Gangrene occurs due to the lack of blood supply to that particular part of the body. This can be due to blockage of the blood vessels by fat deposits or blood clots or due to blockage as a consequence of infection.
Vascular Diseases
Varicose Veins
What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are swollen veins that you can see through your skin. They often look blue,
Blood thinners and COVID vaccine
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed thousands of lives across the world. We continue to treat thousands of patients across India everyday. Although newer drugs to combat the virus are
Masks & COVID – 19
Masks are the best way to protect yourself against the covid – 19 virus as you step out for essentials, go to office or care for a loved one who might be infected.
