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Dr. Edward D. Buch
Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Edward Buch is a vascular surgeon practicing in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Dr. Buch specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Buch diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.
Dr. Edward D. Buch
- Hillsborough, New Jersey
- SUNY Downstate
- Accepting new patients
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My family has a history of cardiac issues, and I'm worried. Is it likely that I will develop issues in the future?
The answer is yes, artery disease is somewhat hereditary, but environmental factors, smoking, obesity, diabetes, and diet add to the risk. If you have a strong family Hx or any READ MORE
The answer is yes, artery disease is somewhat hereditary, but environmental factors, smoking, obesity, diabetes, and diet add to the risk. If you have a strong family Hx or any of the above factors, see a heart doctor in your 50's. But can decrease risk somewhat with daily aspirin and decreasing cholesterol.
What does an angioplasty procedure involve?
A fairly low risk procedure if heart vessels usually will require a stent and then plavix if in the legs then ballooning alone or stent may be needed simply it dilates the blood READ MORE
A fairly low risk procedure if heart vessels usually will require a stent and then plavix if in the legs then ballooning alone or stent may be needed simply it dilates the blood vessel
What are the factors causing venous insufficiency?
Simply heredity, injuries, standing for long periods of time, or if the pt has a blood clotting problem, clots damage the veins.
I am 7 months pregnant and suffering from varicose veins. Will this condition persist even after my delivery?
It will resolve somewhat but may have some persistent damage each succeeding pregnancy will make it worse
I have severe pain in my calf without any injury. What could be the reason?
This could be a number of things from a clot in your calf. Local injury, neurological pinching of nerves, i.e., your back, etc., if continues, get ultrasound first, see a doctor. READ MORE
This could be a number of things from a clot in your calf. Local injury, neurological pinching of nerves, i.e., your back, etc., if continues, get ultrasound first, see a doctor.
Between Bypass surgery and angioplasty what is better?
It depends on the location and extent of disease angioplasty good for iliac arteries and short segment narrowing or blockage of legs. But angioplasty other than iliac location READ MORE
It depends on the location and extent of disease angioplasty good for iliac arteries and short segment narrowing or blockage of legs. But angioplasty other than iliac location has a high rate of recurrence and will need future intervention surgery better option for more extensive disease and longer lasting. Consult only a vascular surgeon not a cardiologist or radiologist since they only do angioplasty
My father has been detected with peripheral artery disease. Please advise.
It depends on the degree of disease: if mild, close follow up; if more severe, need to see a vascular surgeon not a cardiologist; they are completely trained in all aspects of READ MORE
It depends on the degree of disease: if mild, close follow up; if more severe, need to see a vascular surgeon not a cardiologist; they are completely trained in all aspects of vascular disease.
What could have triggered varicose veins during my pregnancy?
Just the pressure from the baby pushing on the major vein in your abdomen, obstructing the leg veins.
What is the treatment for varicose veins?
There are many treatments for varicose veins, from lasers to injections. It depends on the size and location. See a vascular surgeon near you for evaluation.
