Congdon Heart And Vascular Center (2024)

FAQs

What is the best heart and vascular hospital in Florida? ›

A cardiovascular surgeon is a medical specialist that has the qualifications to treat and diagnose cardiovascular system or heart issues and can also have the qualifications to perform certain treatments. A vascular surgeon works on all parts of the body except the brain or cardiovascular system.

Cardiologists: focus on treating vascular diseases of the heart, although some of them also treat peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Neurologists: treat vascular disease that affects the brain. Nephrologists: treat vascular disease that affects the kidneys.

No. A cardiologist specializes in treating your heart. A vascular doctor treats your blood vessels throughout your body, including your aorta, a very large artery that sends oxygen-rich blood to your body. However, a vascular doctor doesn't treat the heart itself.

Patients with existing health issues that affect their blood vessels may be encouraged to see a vascular surgeon. These include people who suffer from high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. They can recommend treatment for diabetes-induced ulcers and spider and varicose veins too.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, a vascular doctor can provide poor circulation treatment to help treat uncomfortable and painful symptoms. They can also help prevent circulatory issues from progressing into a life-threatening condition.

Vascular Medicine Cardiologists: Vascular medicine cardiologists specialize in treating the veins and arteries outside of the heart, which may cause circulation problems in the arms and legs, commonly called peripheral vascular disease.

Some of the most common procedures they perform are carotid artery surgery, lower limb revascularization, endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms, and treatment of varicose veins. Limb amputation is a procedure that vascular surgeons may use as a final resort. This involves surgically removing a limb or part of a limb.

Can a cardiologist treat a blocked artery? ›

Through angioplasty, our cardiologists are able to treat patients with blocked or clogged coronary arteries quickly without surgery. During the procedure, a cardiologist threads a balloon-tipped catheter to the site of the narrowed or blocked artery and then inflates the balloon to open the vessel.

Yes. Some studies have shown that you can reverse peripheral vascular disease symptoms with exercise and control of cholesterol and blood pressure. With early diagnosis, lifestyle changes and treatment, you can stop PAD from getting worse.

Sometimes patients become acquainted with a vascular surgeon after an unexpected event lands them in the hospital. You might be referred to a vascular surgeon if you see your regular doctor for pain in your legs, and learn that you have peripheral arterial disease, for example.

Cardiovascular disease is the term for all types of diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels, including coronary heart disease (clogged arteries), which can cause heart attacks, stroke, heart failure, and peripheral artery disease.

Numbness, weakness, or heaviness in muscles. Pain (described as burning or aching) at rest, commonly in the toes and at night while lying flat. Paleness when the legs are elevated. Reddish-blue discoloration of the extremities.