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Dr Phillip Eloff Specialist Vascular Surgeon

Dr Phillip Eloff is a meticulous and compassionate Specialist Vascular Surgeon that is based at Cinto

With a keen interest and passion for vascular surgery, Dr Eloff offers satellite clinics in Rustenburg, Klerksdorp, and Mafikeng. He has also served as a Consultant Surgeon in the Vascular Unit at the Medical University of South Africa in Pretoria and regularly contributes to local and international congresses.

23/09/2021

What is Diagnostic Imaging?

Diagnostic imaging lets doctors look inside your body for clues about a medical condition. A variety of machines and techniques can create pictures of the structures and activities inside your body. The type of imaging your doctor uses depends on your symptoms and the part of your body being examined.

They include:
- X-rays
- CT scans
- Nuclear medicine scans
- MRI scans
- Ultrasound

And many more!

Comment any questions you may have about Diagnostic Imaging below.

16/09/2021

What is Raynaud's Disease?

Raynaud's disease is a rare disorder of the blood vessels, usually in the fingers and toes. It causes the blood vessels to narrow when you are cold or feeling stressed. When this happens, blood can't get to the surface of the skin and the affected areas turn white and blue. When the blood flow returns, the skin turns red and throbs or tingles. In severe cases, loss of blood flow can cause sores or tissue death.

Treatment for Raynaud's may include drugs to keep the blood vessels open. There are also simple things you can do yourself, such as:
- Soaking hands in warm water at the first sign of an attack
- Keeping your hands and feet warm in cold weather
- Avoiding triggers, such as certain medicines and stress

Let us know if you know any other symptoms in the comments below.

09/09/2021

What are the causes of vascular diseases?

The causes of vascular diseases depend on the specific disease.
These causes include:

- Genetics
- Heart diseases such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure
- Infection
- Injury
- Medicines, including hormones

Sometimes the cause is unknown.

08/09/2021

// DR PHILLIP ELOFF //
Dr Phillip Eloff is a meticulous and compassionate Specialist Vascular Surgeon based at Cintocare hospital.

He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Pretoria in 2002. With a keen interest and passion for vascular surgery, in 2009, Dr Eloff furthered his studies and qualified as a Vascular Surgeon from the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital. In 2010, he also completed a Fellowship in Endovascular Surgery at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.

Dr Eloff offers comprehensive vascular services with a particular interest in venous disease, including DVT, pulmonary embolism, deep venous reconstruction for post-phlebitic limbs and varicose veins.

Dr. Phillip Eloff is situated in Consulting suite 9㆐Cintocare Hospital Level 5
Dr Phillip Eloff Specialist Vascular Surgeon

02/09/2021

Your vascular system is your body's network of blood vessels. It includes your:
- Arteries, which carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your tissues and organs
- Veins, which carry the blood and waste products back to your heart
- Capillaries, which are tiny blood vessels that connect your small arteries to your small veins.

The walls of the capillaries are thin and leaky, to allow for an exchange of materials between your tissues and blood.

Vascular diseases are conditions which affect your vascular system. They are common and can be serious. To make a diagnosis, your health care provider will do a physical exam and ask about your symptoms and medical history. You may have imaging tests and/or blood tests.

26/08/2021

What does Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm repair involve?

Depending on the condition and the location of the thoracic aortic aneurysm, endovascular surgery may be performed. The procedure is done under general anaesthetic. The procedure involves the insertion of a synthetic stent graft through an artery in the groin and passing through the aneurysm in the aorta. The graft is then placed at the site of the aneurysm and secured in place with the use of small hooks or pins. This prevents the aneurysm from rupturing. The artery in the groin is repaired and the wound is closed with absorbable sutures.

19/08/2021

What are the symptoms of a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?

Depending on the size of the aneurysm, the location, and how fast it is growing, a thoracic aortic aneurysm may cause symptoms such as:
- Pain in the jaw, neck, or upper back
- Pain in the chest or back
- Coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath which may be a result of pressure in the trachea, also called the windpipe.
- Hoarseness, which may be a result of pressure on the vocal cords
- Difficulties with swallowing which may be a result of pressure in the oesophagus.

12/08/2021

What causes a thoracic aortic aneurysm?

A degenerative disease that may cause the breakdown of the tissue of the aortic wall:
- Genetic disorders
- Family history
- Atherosclerosis
- An infection
- Inflammation of the arteries is called vasculitis

05/08/2021

What is a Thoracic Aortic Aneurism?

The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body that supplies the body with oxygenated blood. A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a weakened, bulging area that occurs in the aorta in the chest. An aneurysm gradually grows and gets progressively weaker.

29/07/2021

A suction thrombectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is performed to remove blood clots inside an artery or a vein. Under normal circumstances, blood flows through the patient’s blood vessels, arteries, and veins. Arteries are responsible for carrying oxygenated blood with nutrients to the body, and the veins are responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood from the organs back to the heart.

In some instances, the blood thickens and clumps up to form a blood clot in the artery or vein. This results in a blockage in the vein or artery that can damage nearby tissue.

During a suction thrombectomy, an IV will be inserted in the arm or hand, through which medicine and an anaesthetic be administered. The vascular surgeon will then, under ultrasound guidance, insert a catheter into the artery or vein. Contrast media is then injected, and x-rays are taken. The blood clot may be injected with a thrombolytic (‘clot buster’) to soften the clot. A suction device is then used to remove the blood clot. After the blood clot has been removed, the blood is thinned with medication, and the cause of the clot is identified and corrected.

22/07/2021

Your circulatory system is made up of vessels called veins and arteries, which transport blood throughout your body. Blood clots can form in veins or arteries.

When a blood clot occurs in an artery, it’s called an arterial clot. This type of clot causes symptoms immediately and requires emergency treatment. The symptoms of an arterial clot include severe pain, paralysis of parts of the body, or both. It can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

A blood clot that occurs in a vein is called a venous clot. These types of clots may build up more slowly over time, but they can still be life-threatening. The most serious type of venous clot is called deep vein thrombosis.

Diagnosing a blood clot by symptoms alone is very difficult. Your doctor or other healthcare professional will be able to tell whether there’s reason for concern and can send you for more tests to determine the exact cause. In many cases, the first step will be a non-invasive ultrasound. This test will show an image of your veins or arteries, which can help your doctor make a diagnosis.

15/07/2021

High blood pressure increases the risk for heart attack and stroke. Certain heart and stroke symptoms require immediate medical intervention, and every second matters. Calling for medical help at the first sign of heart attack, stroke, or cardiac arrest saves lives. Fast access to medical treatment is the No. 1 factor for surviving a cardiovascular event.

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Menlyn
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https://vascularsurgeonpretoria.co.za/contact-us/

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