Angiology and Vascular Surgery Department

What is Angiology?

Angiology, also known as vascular surgery, is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to blood vessels. It studies both the structure and function of blood vessels as well as the complications and diseases associated with them.

Complications include, for example, arterial diseases such as atherosclerosis (narrowing and hardening of arteries), peripheral artery disease, aneurysms, and vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels). This medical specialty also focuses on venous disorders, including deep vein thrombosis (formation of blood clots in deep veins), varicose veins, and chronic venous insufficiency.

Angiologists use various diagnostic tools and techniques to assess the condition of blood vessels, including ultrasound imaging, angiography (using contrast agents to visualize blood vessels), and non-invasive vascular testing. As mentioned, the Department of Angiology and Vascular Surgery is equipped with the latest technology. Patients are treated with equipment such as Siemens Artis Zee, Siemens Arcadis Avantic, Siemens Acuson NX3, and others.

Treatment options in angiology vary depending on the specific condition and its severity. These may include lifestyle changes, medication, minimally invasive procedures, surgical interventions, and vascular rehabilitation.

Angiology also includes preventive measures and long-term management strategies to reduce the risk of developing vascular diseases. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, smoking cessation, and controlling conditions such as diabetes and hypertension can help reduce the development of vascular complications.

Overall, angiology plays a crucial role in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of blood vessel-related disorders. It is essential for patients to consult with a professional in a timely manner, as this increases the chances of effectively dealing with the disease.

Angiology - Protect Yourself from Vascular Diseases

Vascular pathologies are one of the leading causes of disability and, in extreme cases, death among people of working age. Among vascular pathologies, the most well-known is venous insufficiency, also known as varicose veins. This condition is quite common in Georgia and mainly affects women, although men are not immune to it.

Symptoms include:

• A chronic feeling of heaviness in the legs
• Numbness and swelling, especially in the evenings

The greatest danger from vascular pathologies is aneurysm, which usually presents suddenly, and often the response is delayed. For this reason, it is often called a "silent bomb." Unfortunately, patients do not seek medical help at the first sign of symptoms. Despite the disease progressing very slowly, it can become very dangerous if ignored.

Symptoms of vascular diseases include:

• Pain in the lower limbs
• Easy fatigue, occasional limp after walking 50-100 meters
• Swelling/coldness in the limbs
• A feeling of heaviness/burning
• A family history of vascular diseases
• Type II diabetes
• Tobacco dependence

Treatment of venous and arterial pathologies is particularly effective when the diseases are detected in their early stages. Therefore, it is crucial to visit a doctor and start treatment as soon as the first symptoms appear.

In the Vascular Surgery Department of Todua Clinic, all types of surgeries are performed, including minimally invasive procedures, which are carried out by a team of professional doctors in a hybrid operating room equipped with the latest advanced technology.

Laser ablation is performed using the latest German equipment - "Biolitec Leonardo." This procedure is minimally invasive. The patient leaves the clinic on foot 2 hours after the procedure.