Best Peripheral Vasc Surgeons in Visakhapatnam

Peripheral vascular surgeon is a highly skilled medical professional with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders or diseases affecting exclusively the peripheral vascular system. Peripheral artery disease is a vascular disorder characterised by narrowing of the peripheral arteries (arteries that extend away from the heart to other parts of the body) Peripheral artery disease can occur in any blood vessel, but often seen in the lower extremities due to build up of plaque( atherosclerosis).

Peripheral vascular surgeons are responsible for both surgical and non surgical management of the peripheral vascular disease. They involve themselves in counselling the patient, pre and post operative care.Some of the reasons to see a peripheral vascular surgeon are coldness in the affected area when compared other parts of the body,decreased toe nail growth,numbness, weakness, decreased pulse in the legs,Claudication,erectile dysfunction, unhealing or slow healing ulcers,and skin changes.