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Differences Between a Vascular Surgeon and Interventional Radiologist

We examine what the differences are between interventional radiologists, cardiothoracic, and vascular surgeons as well as how they treat various diseases.

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Differences Between a Vascular Surgeon and Interventional Radiologist

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  1. Differences Between a Vascular Surgeon and Interventional Radiologist Both vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists are medical specialists who diagnose and treat conditions related to the blood vessels and circulatory system. Vascular surgeons specialize in surgery of the blood vessels, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic system. They are experts in treating conditions such as aneurysms, blockages, and vascular trauma. They may perform surgeries such as bypass grafts, angioplasty, and endarterectomy to improve blood flow and treat vascular disease.

  2. What Is a Vascular Surgeon? A vascular surgeon, sometimes referred to as a vascular specialist, manages as well as treats veins and arteries in every part of the body except the brain or heart. A vascular surgeon can treat conditions like: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and other blood clots Vein disease and venous insufficiency Atherosclerosis like peripheral artery disease(PAD) Critical limb ischemia Diabetes vascular disease and limb salvage Diseases of the aorta Dialysis graft and fistula management Non-healing wounds caused by vascular disease

  3. Are Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons the Same? A cardiothoracic surgeon is a physician who specializes in surgical procedures of the heart, lungs, and other organs within the chest (also known as the thoracic cavity). Think of vascular surgeon as a general title. Some vascular specialists may also be cardiothoracic surgeons, but some may not be. One of the most common diseases cardiothoracic surgeons and vascular surgeons treat is coronary artery disease, also known as heart disease. This is often caused by plaque buildup within the coronary artery, which can lead to a heart attack. Even though they may be specialized in different systems, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons are versed in knowing how to successfully unclog blocked arteries to restore flow to surrounding organs. However, you may be wondering, “if cardiothoracic surgeons treat heart disease, what kind of doctor treats peripheral artery disease?” Because they have a similar cause, arterial plaque accumulation, many cardiothoracic surgeons also treat peripheral artery disease (PAD). Although they may have a different title depending on how they treat PAD, surgically or nonsurgically. Read more : https://www.usavascularcenters.com/blog/differences-vascular-surgeon-interventional-radiologist/

  4. What Does an Interventional Radiologist Do? So, as we mentioned above, vascular surgeons can also be interventional radiologists with the right training. Interventional radiologists (IR) are classified by their ability to diagnose and treat diseases with image-guided tools such as a fluoroscopy, a live x-ray. By utilizing image-guided tools and techniques, IR doctors are able to perform a wide variety of nonsurgical treatments and tests such as: Angiography Stent angioplasty Chemoembolization Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) Thrombolysis Biopsy Ablation In order to reach these areas in the body, interventional radiologists use tiny catheters, needles, and other instruments in combination with the image-guided tools. This allows them to put minimum pressure on other organs, which usually decreases the recovery time and procedural risk. At USA Vascular Centers, IR doctor’s treat peripheral artery disease using minimally invasive techniques.

  5. Finding a Vascular Surgeon or Interventional Radiologist Near You Whether you’re experiencing vascular issues related to peripheral artery disease or women’s health issues like uterine fibroids, our centers can accommodate your needs. Your first appointment with a vascular surgeon or interventional radiologist will be to discuss what you’ve been experiencing and how we can help. From there, we will schedule testing or treatment, depending on where you are in your journey. Give us a call at 888.773.2193 or schedule your initial consultation online.

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