Description: Angiology deals with diseases of the blood and lymph vessels. Important diseases are arterial occlusive diseases, venous diseases and lymphedema.
Indications:
- arteriosclerosis
- Venous thrombosis
- Varicose veins
- Lymphedema
Procedure:
- Diagnosis: Doppler ultrasound, angiography, MRI angiography, blood tests.
- Therapy: Drug treatment, compression therapy, minimally invasive procedures (e.g. balloon dilatation, stenting), surgical procedures (e.g. bypass surgery).
Advantages:
- Improve blood circulation
- Reduction of pain and swelling
- Prevention of complications such as thrombosis