What department should I visit for blood vessel blockage?

Under normal circumstances, vascular occlusion can generally be treated in the departments of cardiology, neurology, vascular surgery, interventional medicine, or emergency medicine. The details are as follows:

1. Cardiology: Vascular occlusion of the heart and coronary arteries, such as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease and myocardial infarction, falls within the scope of diagnosis and treatment of cardiology. The department can determine the occlusion condition through examinations like electrocardiogram (ECG) and coronary angiography, and treat it with medications, stent implantation, etc.

2. Neurology: Cerebral vascular occlusion, such as cerebral infarction and cerebral thrombosis, requires consultation in the neurology department. Doctors will use cranial CT scans, MRI, and other tests to determine the location and severity of the occlusion, and perform thrombolytic therapy, anti-platelet treatment, etc., to improve cerebral blood supply.

3. Vascular Surgery: Peripheral vascular occlusion in limbs, neck, etc., such as lower extremity arterial occlusive disease and carotid artery stenosis, can be surgically treated by vascular surgery. Procedures such as vascular bypass grafting and plaque removal surgery may be performed to restore vascular patency.

4. Interventional Department: Various types of vascular occlusion can be treated through minimally invasive interventional techniques in the interventional department, such as balloon dilation, stent implantation, thrombectomy, etc., especially suitable for patients who are unable or unwilling to undergo traditional surgery.

5. Emergency Department: If vascular occlusion causes acute symptoms such as sudden chest pain, severe headache, or limb paralysis, immediate visit to the emergency department is required. The emergency department can rapidly assess the condition, initiate emergency treatment protocols, and buy time for subsequent specialized treatment.

When experiencing symptoms related to vascular occlusion, one should choose the appropriate department based on the location of the occlusion and the acuteness of onset. Acute episodes should first be treated in the emergency department, followed by transfer to the corresponding specialty department once the specific occlusion site is identified.