
Surgical Specialist of Ocala TCAR Procedure
Dr. Ravi Chandra, vascular surgeon in Ocala for the last 20-25 years discusses his favorite procedure to do – trans carotid artery revascularization, also known
The team at Surgical Specialists of Ocala understands the apprehension that comes with a surgical procedure. We take our role in your care very seriously. We do not accept minimum as a level of training worthy of our patients. We operate at a level above the standard protocol required by having a team directed by Ocala’s leading vascular surgeon.
Surgical Specialists of Ocala choose to use minimally invasive techniques for conditions of the lung and chest wall whenever possible. We perform hundreds of minimally invasive procedures in Ocala and the surrounding areas each year using video-assisted and robot-assisted approaches.
Surgical Specialists of Ocala is located close to State Road 200 at 1920 SW 20 Place, Suite 100 in Ocala Florida. We are within minutes of the World Equestrian Center, Paddock Mall and Silver Springs.
Revascularization procedure now offers a new way to restore blood supply to the lower extremities assisting patients with lower body/leg pain and inability to walk.
Here at Surgical Specialists of Ocala, your procedure will be performed in our interventional cath lab. So let’s go inside and take a tour so you will know what to expect.
The Vein Center of Ocala uses the latest technology and least invasive procedures possible to repair and optimize the function of your veins. It’s not about vanity, it’s about vitality. What you see on the outside means correction is needed on the inside. The Vein Center of Ocala can help.
At Surgical Specialists of Ocala, we don’t schedule procedures, we schedule patients. It’s all about communication. The first step to effective communication is listening. We are eager to answer your questions and alleviate your concerns. We are listening to you, just ask!
The most common cause is Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) a gradual build up of fatty deposits (plaque) on the insides of the arteries.
Eat a diet low in fat and salt and start a daily exercise program that includes walking (as recommended by your physician) keep diabetes under control.
It is a procedure where your surgeon inserts a slender, metal-mesh tube, called a stent, which expands inside your carotid artery to increase blood flow in areas blocked my plaque. Although carotid stenting opens your artery and keeps blood flowing, it does not stop plaque from building up. To prevent hardening of the arteries you should consider the following changes: Eat more foods low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories. Exercise regularly. Maintain your ideal body weight. Follow your physicians recommendations for medications to control cholesterol and to thin the blood.
A thorough medical history and physical exam will determine if further tests are needed. An ultrasound of your legs or other testing may be indicated.
Under an X-ray guidance a catheter with a small balloon at one end is advanced through your artery to the area that is blocked. When the balloon reaches the blockage it is inflated. This compresses the plaque against the arterial wall and widens the passageway for blood flow.
Claudication is the term used to describe pain in the leg muscles when you walk. This may be caused by a decrease in blood flow to the legs, most often the result of Arterial Blockage.
When we need to see exactly what is going on within your veins, we take what is called a venogram. This minor procedure involves injecting a harmless dye into your veins and taking an x-ray. This allows us to see your veins more clearly and identify any blockages or damage. If we find a blocked or damaged vein, we will likely discuss angioplasty and stenting.
Angioplasty is basically a surgical correction or unblocking of an artery or vein. We can repair the vein using what is called a stent, which is basically a tube we insert to restore normal blood flow to the area. Angioplasty and stenting are often performed when the traditional treatment of compression results in leg swelling or after ablation therapy.
Bypass surgery is a way to create a new pathway through which blood can flow. A vein or synthetic graft is surgically attached to the artery above and below the area of obstruction. This creates a route around the blockage and improves circulation to your legs and feet.
For some, changes in diet and exercise habits may be enough to slow down the progression of Atherosclerosis and reduce symptoms. Others may have blockages severe enough to warrant intervention such as Balloon Angioplasty or Bypass surgery.
Dr. Ravi Chandra is the only Ocala, Florida surgeon certified by the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Phlebology, and the American Board of Vascular Medicine as a diplomat in Endo-Vascular medicine.
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