Veins are thin-walled vessels through which impure blood is carried back to the heart Varicose veins are a condition in which veins become enlarged, dilated, or thickened Affect more than 10% of the population Can occur in any part of the body but the legs are the most affected Varicose veins
Arterio-Venous Fistula (AFV), which is a connection of an artery and a vein (most commonly in the lower arm or wrist) that allows blood to flow from the artery directly into the adjacent vein. When the artery and vein are joined, the blood flows at a higher pressure
Diabetic foot refers to pathology that results specifically from diabetes. Because of the nerve dysfunction that is related to diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), patients have a decreased ability to feel pain. For people with diabetes, having too much glucose (sugar)
Permacath Temporary dialysis catheter. Dialysis treatment requires a faster than normal blood flow through the dialysis machine which these access options provide
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that develops within a deep vein in the body, usually in the leg. This is a serious condition if a piece of the blood clot breaks off into the bloodstream and blocks one of the blood vessels in the lungs (see below)
An aneurysm is a bulge in the artery wall weakened by atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), smoking, hypertension, or other causes If an aneurysm bursts, it can cause heavy, life-threatening internal bleeding.
An aortic dissection is a serious life-threatening condition in which the inner layer of the aorta, the large blood vessel branching off the heart, tears and splits open. A portion of the affected aorta is detected in an ECHO scan of an ultrasound scan done suspecting other diagnoses
Carotid Artery Disease (CAD) is a condition where the carotid arteries become narrowed or blocked (‘occluded’) by a buildup of plaque that is made up of fatty deposits called atherosclerosis.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a group of conditions where the nerves, arteries, and/or veins in the “thoracic outlet”, or the path from your lower neck to your armpit are compressed.
Plaque buildup in the arteries(called atherosclerosis) that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue can harden and narrow the arteries
Renal artery stenosis disease is a condition caused due to hardening of renal arteries(atherosclerosis). ‘Plaque’ builds up in the artery walls because of cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension.
Chemo port- an implanted CVAD that sits beneath the skin. This device is suitable for long-term use (more than one year). It’s frequently required for the administration of chemotherapy in cancer patients.
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