Conditions and treatments
Every condition below is explained in plain language: what it is, what to look out for, and what can be done about it.
- Aortic aneurysmsDiagnosis and repair of abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, including keyhole (EVAR and TEVAR), open and hybrid repair, in Galway.
- Aortic dissectionEmergency and long-term management of aortic dissection, including thoracic stent grafting and complex pan-aortic techniques developed in Galway.
- Carotid artery disease and stroke preventionNarrowing of the carotid arteries is a leading cause of stroke. Duplex ultrasound finds it painlessly, and one-day surgery or stenting can prevent the stroke.
- Peripheral arterial diseaseTreatment for poor circulation in the legs, from cramping on walking to critical limb ischaemia, including angioplasty, bypass and limb salvage.
- Varicose veins and venous diseaseKeyhole treatment of varicose veins as a four-hour admission, plus care for deep vein thrombosis, venous insufficiency and swollen legs.
- Visceral and mesenteric artery diseaseDiagnosis and treatment of narrowed arteries to the bowel, including chronic mesenteric ischaemia, median arcuate ligament syndrome and acute occlusion.
- Renal artery diseaseNarrowing of the kidney arteries can cause hard-to-control blood pressure and declining kidney function. Diagnosis and treatment in Galway.
- Chronic wound and leg ulcer managementSpecialist care for leg ulcers and wounds that will not heal, including compression, Bridge VAC therapy and hyperbaric oxygen medicine.
- Balneotherapy and hyperbaric medicineAdjunct therapies used alongside vascular surgery in Galway, including hyperbaric oxygen for non-healing wounds and balneotherapy for chronic venous disease.
- Vascular connective tissue diseaseSpecialist care and family screening for inherited connective tissue conditions affecting the aorta, including Marfan and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
- Venous impairment and multiple sclerosisAn evidence-based summary of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) and multiple sclerosis, and what vascular assessment can and cannot offer.
- Managing the diabetic footHow diabetic foot disease is assessed and treated in Galway, following international guidelines, with the aim of preventing amputation.
- Vascular surgery and cardiothoracic surgery: what is the difference?A plain-English explanation of the difference between a vascular surgeon, a cardiothoracic surgeon and a cardiologist, and which one you need.
When to call 112 or 999 immediately
- Sudden severe chest or back pain, described as tearing
- Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body
- Sudden difficulty speaking, or loss of vision in one eye
- A leg or foot that is suddenly cold, pale and painful
- A pulsating, painful swelling in the abdomen
- Heavy bleeding from a varicose vein
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Thoracic outlet treatment
Professor Sultan presents the surgical management of thoracic outlet syndrome, cervical rib removal and scalenectomy.
Clinical note: these films are intended for medical education and may include footage of procedures.
