Which department should you visit for vascular issues?
Disease description:
My father had an aneurysm not long ago, and he hasn't received systematic treatment previously. A friend mentioned it is a vascular issue. I would like to ask, which department should one visit for vascular problems?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xin
Vascular issues should be addressed by selecting the appropriate department based on the specific location and type of lesion. Generally, the following departments may be considered:
1. Vascular Surgery: Primarily manages peripheral vascular diseases, such as lesions of the large arteries, limb arteries, and visceral arteries, including conditions like lower extremity arterial occlusive disease caused by atherosclerosis and varicose veins of the great saphenous vein.
2. Cardiology: Focuses on diseases of the heart and its related blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and cardiomyopathy, especially issues involving the coronary arteries of the heart.
3. Neurosurgery or Neurology: Deals with arterial problems in the neck and brain, such as cerebrovascular diseases including cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, and carotid atherosclerosis.
Vascular problems may involve multiple departments, and patients should choose the appropriate department based on their symptoms and medical advice.
