Vascular Surgeon: Ask Dr. Misaki Kiguchi

Описание: Misaki Kiguchi, MD is a vascular surgeon at the MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute with offices at MedStar Georgetown, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Chevy Chase. Dr. Kiguchi answers your questions about vascular disease including varicose veins, venous insufficiency, phlebitis, PAD and sclerotherapy. Click on “Show More” below to see all the questions Dr. Kiguchi answers. Clicking on the time stamp will take you directly to her answer. For more information go to MedStarHeartInstitute.org or call 202-444-2255.
00: Meet Dr. Kiguchi
2:15 What is venous insufficiency?
2:55 Is venous insufficiency dangerous?
3:12 Why does venous insufficiency cause ulcers?
3:37 Who gets venous insufficiency?
3:58 Is diabetes a risk factor for venous insufficiency?
4:13 What is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?
4:33 What happens as a result of PAD?
5:08 What’s the treatment for PAD?
5:31 Is surgery available for treating PAD?
5:45 What’s the goal of treating PAD?
6:02 What is a leg bypass?
6:20 What is Radio Frequency Ablation or RFA?
7:12 How long of a procedure is RFA?
7:30 What should I expect after RFA?
8:00 How long does it take for RFA to work?
8:19 Is RFA a cosmetic procedure?
8:35 Are there any positive cosmetic results from RFA?
8:58 What follow-up do I need after RFA?
9:23 After the vein is closed, where will the blood go?
9:36 Are there any possible complications from RFA?
10:05 What do you do if a patient has a deep vein thrombosis after RFA?
10:22 What is the purpose of a compression stocking?
10:38 Why should I wear a compression stocking after RFA?
10:59 Will I feel better wearing the compression stockings after RFA?
11:14 What is sclerotherapy?
11:35 Is sclerotherapy a cosmetic procedure?
12:11 What’s phlebitis?
12:38 What can be done for phlebitis?
13:09 If someone has varicose veins, when should they seek help?
13:42 How do you know if leg pain is venous insufficiency?
14:35 How do you address carotid artery problems?
15:12 When might surgery to a carotid artery be necessary?
15:35 What do you do when you operate on the carotid artery?
16:04 What happens in a carotid ultrasound procedure?