Conditions and procedures
- Peripheral arterial disease and limb ischaemia
- Carotid artery disease
- Abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms
- Balloon angioplasty and arterial stents
- Bypass surgery and EVAR / TEVAR
Conditions
PAD; acute/limb-threatening ischaemia; carotid stenosis; aortic/popliteal aneurysms; stent/bypass obstruction.
Assessment
Pulses; ABI; duplex; CT/MR/catheter angiography when indicated.
Treatment options
Risk-factor management, medication, exercise; angioplasty/stents; endarterectomy; bypass; thrombectomy/thrombolysis; carotid surgery/stenting; EVAR/TEVAR or open aortic repair.
Follow-up
Smoking cessation, glucose/BP/lipid control; clinical/imaging surveillance.
Common questions
Does every narrowing/aneurysm need surgery? No; symptoms, anatomy, growth and risks guide decisions.
When to seek help
Sudden painful cold limb, stroke signs or severe sudden chest/back/abdominal pain: emergency care.
This is general information. Investigations and treatment require individual assessment. Do not wait for a routine booking if symptoms are sudden or severe.