Today 6 August is celebrated as NATIONAL VASCULAR DAY, in Ahmedabad at Indo Vasc Hospital Dr Srujal Shah and his team celebrate National Vascular Day, an initiative underlining the significance of vascular health in India’s healthcare. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about vascular diseases and the importance of prevention and early intervention. India as the diabetes capital of the world, combined with high tobacco consumption, faces an alarming rate of vascular diseases leading to severe complications such as limb amputations and loss of life. In India, every 3 minutes, a leg is amputated, leading to an astonishing 600 limbs lost daily and over 200,000 annually.
This crisis is not just a statistic, it affects individuals and places a tremendous financial and emotional burden on families. The key to combating this is raising awareness about vascular health and is the crucial role of vascular surgeons. Vascular surgery-a lesser-known specialty-treats arterial and venous blockages or dilations, such as gangrene, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), varicose veins and clots. Vascular surgeons employ various modalities, including:
Medications To manage and prevent vascular conditions.
Endovascular Interventions: Utilizing balloons and stents to treat blockages.
Open and Hybrid Vascular Surgeries: Combining traditional and minimally invasive techniques. If you or a loved one suffers from gangrene, foot ulcers, DVT, varicose veins, diabetic ulcers, swollen legs, or aneurysms, it is crucial to seek the expertise of a vascular surgeon.
With only 550 vascular surgeons serving India’s 1.41 billion population, there is an urgent need for more medical professionals. This shortage often leads to delayed or inadequate care for patients, increasing the risk of complications and mortality.
Hence, we urge medical aspirants to consider specializing in vascular surgery. Also, we train them befitting the need of vascular surgeons in India. Your role is crucial in our mission to reduce amputations and save lives. Join us in this life-saving mission.
