Vascular Conditions We Diagnose & Treat
At Northern Sydney Vascular, Dr Igor Banzic provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and long-term management for the full spectrum of arterial, venous, aortic and vascular compression conditions. As a vascular and endovascular surgeon, he performs both open vascular surgery and minimally invasive endovascular procedures, with every treatment plan tailored to each patient's condition, symptoms and goals....
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid artery disease is the most common cause of stroke, which remains one of the most disabling conditions in our society. Many strokes could be avoided with early recognition and treatment of carotid artery disease. Atherosclerosis, the disease that affects our heart arteries and causes heart attack, is the same pathology that affects the carotid...
Aortic Aneurysms
The Aorta is the major blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to all of the organs and limbs. It is divided into several parts: The ascending aorta, arch, descending thoracic aorta (in the chest) and the abdominal aorta. An aneurysm is a localised dilatation/ballooning/swelling of any blood vessel. These occur most frequently in...
Renal-Mesenteric Vascular Disease
Renal Artery Disease The most common cause of renal artery disease is due to atheromatous plaque. This may result in renal artery stenosis (narrowing) or occlusion. Other causes include: Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Arteritis (Eg. Takayasu's) and Dissection. These are systemic processes that do not only involves the renal circulation. What are the symptoms? There is...
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Our arteries deliver oxygenated blood from the heart to important organs. As we age, these arteries are affected by atherosclerosis. This is a hardening of the arteries that results in plaque formation. In the legs, this plaque can narrow or occlude the lumen of the artery and thereby result in reduced blood flow. The body...
Dialysis Access
Creation and maintenance of arteriovenous fistulaes and grafts are an important part of our practice. This community has a large population that require dialysis. Royal North Shore Dialysis Unit and Lindfield Dialysis Centre are closely affiliated with our practice. We work in close association with our renal physicians. When dialysis has been decided on, we...
Varicose Veins
Treatment Options for Varicose Veins Varicose veins are caused by failure of the valves within the superficial veins of the legs. When these valves become incompetent, blood flows backwards (venous reflux) instead of returning efficiently to the heart. Over time, increased pressure within the veins causes them to become enlarged, twisted and visible beneath the...
Deep Venous Thrombosis
Deep Venous Thrombosis Veins are thin walled blood vessels that return de-oxygenated blood back to the heart. They are low pressure systems with one way valves within them. Veins may develop clots resulting in deep venous thrombosis (DVT). It is thought that clots develop due to alterations in the blood flow, injury to the vein...
Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating) – Diagnosis & Surgical Treatment Hyperhidrosis is a recognised medical condition that causes excessive sweating beyond what is required to regulate body temperature. It is caused by overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system and most commonly affects the hands (palmar hyperhidrosis), underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis) and feet (plantar hyperhidrosis). Sweating may be triggered...
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) Sydney – Diagnosis & Treatment Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a group of conditions caused by compression of the brachial plexus nerves or the subclavian blood vessels (artery and/or vein) as they pass through the thoracic outlet—the space between the collarbone and first rib. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome may affect the nerves,...
