Venous Thrombosis

Blood clot within the veins, usually accompanied by inflammation of the vessel wall. Major consequences are embolization (usually to the lung), & postphlebitic syndrome.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a large blood clot that forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body. DVT usually happens in the legs or pelvis, but a clot can form anywhere in your body. Sometimes, part of the blood clot can break off and travel to your lungs. This can block blood flow and cause a pulmonary embolism, which is a serious and potentially deadly condition.

Symptoms

• Redness over site
• Pain in calf when bending foot toward the head
• Swelling
• Bluish Discoloration

Aneurysms

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

A progressive weakening of the aortic wall can cause an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and without treatment, may continue to grow and rupture if not treated. A ruptured AAA is a life-threatening medical emergency.

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms (TAA)

 TAA is the swelling or ballooning of the thoracic aorta. The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygen-filled blood from the heart to all parts of the body. In the thorax (chest), once leaving the heart, blood travels upward through the ascending aorta, turning into the aortic arch, and branching into the innominate, left common carotid, and left subclavian arteries. These branch vessels carry blood to the heart muscle, arms, shoulders, chest, neck, face, and head (including the brain). Once past the aortic arch, the aorta turns downward into the descending aorta and carries blood to the intercostal arteries, spinal arteries, and ultimately other lower organs and areas of the body

A typical exam will include an Abdominal ultrasound and/or an angiography.

Symptoms

• There are usually no symptoms, Unless rupture occurs:
  • Abdominal pain
  • Shock

Treatment Options

• ​​Stenting
• Endovascular repair is a procedure for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Less invasive than open surgery, it involves excluding (sealing off) the aneurysm by placing an endovascular graft inside of the diseased aorta, making a new path for the blood to flow. The GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis remains inside the aorta permanently through the use of metal prongs, or anchors, as well as a tight fit (radial force) against the wall of the aorta.