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Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas

Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute

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Blood Clot vs. Aneurysm

Aneurysm usually fills up with clot. Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains the problems that clot can cause if it is attached to the aneurysm.

There are different types of aneurysm. Abdominal aortic aneurysm is the most common, says Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. The specialist explains all of them and also talks about treatments.

Aortic Aneurysm: Surgery Options

Repair is the main option in cases of aneurysm. Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains, with a prototype, how the specialists do the procedure and what complications can occur during the recovery process of the patient.

Prevention of Aortic Aneurysm

To prevent aortic aneurysm, Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, advises quitting cigarettes because smoking is the main cause of it. The specialist also talks about how a healthy diet, managing blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as exercises can help prevent this condition.

Carotid Artery Disease: Angioplasty

Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, explains how the angioplasty is. He describes the catheter could be inserted through one of the growing arteries, such as a cardiac catheterization or a cardiac stent. In carotid stenting, the plaque has been displaced and the stent is inserted through the same wire and expanded, the specialist says.

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