Dr. Bárbara Hilaria Padrón Novales

About the Doctor

Graduated in Medicine from the Universidad de Ciencias Medicas de La Habana, with a specialization in Angiology and Vascular Surgery, with 40 years of experience serving those most in need, dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the vascular system and the treatment of diabetic foot. Experienced in teaching, with more than 30 years in the classroom training young doctors. Master's in Informatics applied to health and Master's in cerebrovascular diseases.-I am your best option for diabetic foot treatment, thanks to my specialized and thorough care focused on your well-being and on preventing the complications associated with it.-Services, techniques, and procedures in angiology: Diagnosis: Vascular Doppler ultrasound: Non-invasive technique that evaluates blood flow in arteries and veins using ultrasound.-Angiography (CT or MRI): Detailed images of blood vessels using computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Ankle-brachial index (ABI): Comparative measurement of blood pressure in the ankles and arms to detect peripheral arterial disease. Plethysmography:-Evaluation of vascular volume and flow in the extremities.-Capillaroscopy: Microscopic analysis of the capillaries, useful in diseases such as Raynaud's syndrome or vasculitis.-Laboratory studies: Coagulation, inflammation, or lipid markers to evaluate vascular risks.-Non-surgical treatments: Pharmacotherapy: Use of anticoagulants (heparin, warfarin), antiplatelet agents (aspirin, clopidogrel), vasodilators, statins, or medications to improve venous flow. Therapeutic compression: Compression stockings to treat venous insufficiency, lymphedema, or prevent thrombosis.-Sclerotherapy: Injection of sclerosing substances to close varicose veins or spider veins. Manual lymphatic drainage: Technique to reduce lymphedema through specialized massage.-Surgical and minimally invasive procedures: Angioplasty and stent placement: Dilation of obstructed arteries with a balloon and placement of stents to keep them open. Vascular bypass: Creating a bridge to reroute blood flow around an obstructed artery.-Endarterectomy: Surgical removal of atherosclerotic plaques in arteries, such as the carotid. -Phlebectomy: Surgical removal of large varicose veins. Radiofrequency or laser ablation: Closure of varicose veins using heat or laser energy. Thrombectomy or embolectomy: Removal of clots in cases of thrombosis or embolism.-Aneurysm surgery: Repair of aneurysms using grafts or endovascular techniques (EVAR). Rehabilitation and prevention: Vascular rehabilitation programs: Supervised exercises to improve circulation and mobility in patients with peripheral arterial disease.-Patient education: Lifestyle advice, such as weight control, a low-fat diet, regular exercise, and smoking cessation. Monitoring of chronic diseases: Monitoring of patients at high vascular risk (diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia).

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