The source of the patient is a priority in VIC services, as well as improving the patient’s ability to come directly to VIC to receive the right care for the right problem with a short waiting time. To that end, a direct referral procedure has been established for treatments with various methods by submitting a detailed requisition.
Vascular and Interventional Center (VIC) is a vascular clinic that is dedicated to treating vascular conditions such as varicose veins, peripheral arterial disease, pelvic congestion syndrome, and more that need image-guided minimally invasive treatments. The facilities provided in VIC are actually comprehensive services and the concept is a one-stop center, ranging from consultation, diagnostic procedures, and subsequent follow-up. This concept was designed to facilitate the patients and their families so they can shift to a more focused and efficient care.
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Minimally Invasive Treatments for Vascular Conditions
Minimally invasive treatment generally involves making a very small incision in the skin, which only requires a stitch or glue to close. A hollow plastic tube known as a catheter is inserted into an artery or vein and pushed through the vascular system to the site of disease while the position of the tube is monitored on x-ray using a technique called fluoroscopy. Intervention is performed via the catheter using various techniques and devices. This may involve using medication known as thrombolysis to dissolve blood clots, using a device to break up and remove the clot (thrombectomy), placing a stent to treat narrowed or blocked vessels, or coiling to treat an aneurysm. Due to the vast array of procedures and technologies available, we are able to offer treatment to patients with the most complex vascular conditions.
The last decade has seen tremendous advances in minimally invasive techniques in medicine and surgery. Specifically, in the field of interventional radiology, treatment of vascular conditions has been revolutionized by the development of new image-guided techniques and devices. Many surgical procedures can now be performed via a pinhole with much less risk, pain, and recovery time for the patient. Typically, these procedures are performed as a day case with the patient being admitted and discharged on the same day. Here at Vascular and Interventional Centre, our doctors are usually able to offer a minimally invasive alternative to surgery for the majority of conditions.
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Varicose Vein: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can be found anywhere in a person’s body, although the legs and feet are the most common place to find them. While the cause of varicose veins has not been completely determined, contributing factors can include faulty vein valves and weakened walls, along with heredity, hormonal shifts, and the effects of the environment on occupation. Faulty vein valves are widely accepted as a cause for varicose veins. This is because the affected blood within the vein will begin to flow in a backward motion. When the blood flows backwards, the vein in which the blood is affecting will begin to collect more blood than it should normally hold. This, in turn, will cause the vein to enlarge. Recent research has shown a link between the loss of or damage to vein valves in the legs and an increase in the mutants of certain white blood cells. This increase leads to a hardening of the veins, thus causing the blood to be unable to move as freely through them as it previously did. The result of this hardening is the development of a rather blatant varicose vein. The appearance of a large amount of varicose veins can either be a sign of blockade in the deeper veins, referred to as saphenous veins, or it can just be a cosmetic flaw. Usually, when the veins are causing pain to the patient, it is a sign that further medical attention is necessary.
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Vascular Malformation: Understanding and Treating Abnormal Blood Vessels
Diagnostic evaluation consists largely of defining their presence and type of lesion, which would be a first step to any treatment plan. Identification of symptoms and lesion association to obtain an accurate diagnosis is very crucial in AVM treatment. Microfistulous AVM is usually asymptomatic and found incidentally. In such cases, nonspecific symptoms and signs commonly predating referral for specialist treatment are crucial in identifying the lesion, although it is difficult to associate these with the AVM. High output cardiac failure symptoms due to large AVMs can mimic other conditions, and various neurological symptoms may be an indirect result of a cerebral AVM. In contrast to other forms of cerebrovascular disease, the symptoms of a cerebral AVM typically present during young to middle-aged adults and are not usually progressive in nature. Complete and accurate diagnosis must be achieved with minimal risk to the patient.
The blood vessels circulating all over our body form networks to supply blood to various parts and organs, accelerating metabolic activities and combating diseases. The process of development in blood vessel formation is due to genetic programming and response to specific environment. It could be disturbed at various points for a variety of reasons giving rise to different forms of vascular malfunction. Association for the peripheral vascular malformation and hemangiomas are divided into simple and combined forms derived from their macroscopic appearance. Whereas in other classification it is divided into slow flow and fast flow malformations based on their angiographic appearance.
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Finding the Best Pain Management Doctor in Singapore
Doctors who specialize in pain management come from various backgrounds such as anaesthetics, neurology, orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation medicine. Some pain specialists may be working in a multidisciplinary environment where there are physiotherapists, psychologists and occupational therapists working together. A common way to be referred to a pain specialist is through another doctor, or your current specialist can refer you to a more specialized pain physician. When finding a pain management doctor, it is important to know that the main goal of the doctor is to help the patient reduce pain and increase functional abilities to the maximum potential. This may require procedures or medications which will be aimed at symptomatic relief along with the prevention of pain conditions. High intensity painful conditions may require more aggressive treatment with the objective of preventing that condition from affecting the patient’s lifestyle and daily activities. To find the best pain management doctor in Singapore, you can contact the team at Vascular and Interventional Centre.
By London Reads
