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1. Constricted neck arteries (carotid) in patients with strokes, speech disorders, and vision problems can be treated by surgical clearing, or dilation and stents.
2. Abnormal expansion of the abdominal arteries (aneurysms) with a risk of bleeding because of rupture, can be treated with a bifurcation or endoprosthesis via the loins.
3. Blockage of the arteries in the legs of a patient with walking problems or gangrene can be treated by bridgings, or dilation with a balloon and stent.
4. For an artificial kidney patient, a means of access can be created in the arm with an arteriovenous fistula.
5. Constrictions in the renal veins or intestinal veins can be dilated.
6. Acute heavy bleeding as result of accidents, stab wounds, or gunshot wounds can be staunched by the vascular surgeon.
7. Removal of neck glands or tumours, located in difficult locations up against the blood vessels.
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