When working properly, the human body facilitates the seamless flow of blood through its arteries and veins, ensuring efficient circulation throughout the entire vascular system.
The vascular system, also called the circulatory system, encompasses the elaborate system of veins and arteries throughout the body, along with the lymph system. These blood vessels are responsible for carrying blood to various parts of the body, making sure that organs, tissues, and other body parts have the essential oxygen, nutrients, and hormones they need to function. Optimally, the vascular system works much like a system of roads. But like a traffic jam or wreck can impede cars from traveling along roads, medical conditions can sometimes disrupt the normal flow of blood.
Depending on the area of the body affected, problems related to vascular health can vary in severity, sometimes even becoming life-threatening, as in the case of stroke or aneurysm.
While you might naturally think vascular surgeons provide only vascular surgery, our vascular surgeons—Jonathan Braun, MD and Mojahid Ali, MD—are experts in comprehensive care for vascular diseases, including nonsurgical interventions, minimally invasive endovascular treatments, and surgery if needed.
For your heart surgery needs, the West Tennessee Medical Group Heart and Vascular center is the experienced leader in West Tennessee.
Treatment for vascular diseases can range from lifestyle changes and medication to minimally invasive procedures.
West Tennessee Healthcare offers comprehensive care for brain-related issues, including the prevention and treatment of stroke.
