At the 血管护理中心 at 网上买球软件, we are highly experienced in the evaluation, 预防, 管理, treatment and follow-up care of all vascular disorders. 委员会认证的血管外科医生 Dr. 约瑟夫Wuamett is trained in the most advanced techniques to treat diseases of the arteries and veins through medical 管理, minimally invasive surgery or open surgical techniques.

使用最先进的技术, we offer a full spectrum of 管理 and treatment options for patients of all ages with vascular conditions that range from 预防 to 管理 and treatment of complex venous or arterial diseases, 以及介于两者之间的一切. Here are some of the conditions treated/services offered at the 血管护理中心 at 网上买球软件:

预防与健康

网上买球软件 offers daily free screenings for vascular disease in our Vascular Lab. Participants will be screened for AAA (Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm), peripheral artery disease and carotid disease. 要预约，请打410.414.4539.

血管疾病的症状

Do you have any of the following symptoms? It’s important to talk to your primary care physician about any or all of these symptoms in order to seek treatment from a vascular specialist. Sometimes a referral to a vascular specialist is needed, but that may not be necessary. 联系 your insurance if you are concerned about insurance covering your visit, or mention it to the office staff when you schedule your appointment. They will be able to help you better understand your insurance coverage and even help you obtain authorization or a referral. 填写 这种形式 网上买球软件.

• Do you feel pain, tightness, tiredness or weakness in your legs when you walk?
• Do your legs feel better when you stop walking?
• Has a physician ever told you that you have poor circulation in your legs?
• Have you ever been told that you have blockage in your carotid arteries?
• Have you recently experienced TEMPORARY:
• 一只眼睛失明?
• 口齿不清?
• Difficulty understanding what is being said to you?
• Weakness or numbness of an arm or leg on one side of your body?
• 你有高血压吗?
• 如果是，多长时间? ___Years
• Has it been difficult to get your blood pressure under control?
• Are you taking more than two blood pressure medications now?
• 你的腿肿吗??
• Have you had problems with blood clotting or phlebitis?
• Have you had or do you have an open sore on your legs, feet or toes that doesn't heal?
• Do you have a family history for enlarged arteries or aneurysms?

成因及风险因素

Vascular disorders can happen to anyone; however, research has identified factors that may increase your risk. 这些风险因素包括:

• 吸烟
• 糖尿病
• 高胆固醇和血脂水平
• 高血压
• 50岁以上
• 遗传性状
• 肥胖
• Elevated blood levels of homcysteine (an amino acid)
• 心脏病
• 高压力的生活方式

Some of the following risk factors can be modified with changes in habits. Knowing your risk factors to any disease can help to guide you into the appropriate actions, including changing behaviors and being clinically monitored for the disease. 填写 这种形式 网上买球软件.

诊断/测试

The following diagnostic tests are performed here at 网上买球软件 Medical Center in our Interventional Suite or in our 血管护理中心 by registered technologists and vascular specialists.

The following diagnostic tests are used to measure and evaluate vascular disease:

• 腹主动脉超声
• 血管造影术
• 踝肱指数
• 动脉双工扫描
• 动脉波
• Computerized tomographic angiography (CTA)
• 多普勒
• 超声波

非侵入性血管研究

At 网上买球软件, we use non-invasive approaches (no needles or injection of dyes). The vascular diagnostic specialist in the full service vascular lab uses ultrasound or high frequency sound waves to detect blockages in arteries and veins. The lab is equipped to assess a range of vascular disorders including cerebrovascular disease, 外周动脉疾病, 静脉疾病和阳痿. For scheduling and information, you can reach the vascular lab at 410.414.4539. Our Non-Invasive Vascular Lab is accredited through the IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratories.)

介入放射学

Interventional radiology (IR) is a subspecialty of radiology in which minimally invasive procedures are performed with imaging guidance. The images provide roadmaps to assist the interventional radiologists as they guide instruments through the body to reach diseased areas. 这里是calverthehealth, we have two interventional radiologists who perform procedures that can often be used to avoid hospitalization and/or surgery.

常见的IR程序可能包括:

• 血管造影术
• Kyphoplasty
• Vertoplasty
• CVAD或PICC线路
• Radioembolization
• 提示分流术
• 肾造口术管
• 透析导管
• 子宫肌瘤栓塞
• 流域
• 活组织检查
• 血凝块过滤器
• 异物提取
• 溶栓
• 癌症治疗
• 放射植入管

治疗/程序

Treatment of vascular disease includes lifestyle modifications, or making changes to diet and exercise habits. Your vascular surgeon may also prescribe medication. In some cases, surgery may be the only option to treat the condition or illness.

药物
Because most peripheral vascular disease is associated with atherosclerosis, medications may be prescribed to reduce the overall risks of atherosclerosis, 比如心脏病发作或中风. 药物 to reduce atherosclerotic risk might include:

• 降胆固醇药物
• 高血压药物
• Medication to better control diabetes
• 药物 to prevent blood clots, such as aspirin

治疗血管疾病的程序

• 血管成形术
• 腿部动脉搭桥手术
• Endartectomy
• 血管内动脉瘤修复
• 血管内治疗
• Endovenous消融
• 开放式(常规)动脉瘤修复
• 支架
• 外科静脉剥离术
• 胸椎血管内动脉瘤修复
• 溶栓治疗