Peripheral Artery Angioplasty
Drug-coated balloons
Drug-Coated Balloon
A balloon coated with medication that lowers the chance of the narrowing returning, now a core part of treating thigh arteries.
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Getting blood back on its way.
Accurate diagnosis and catheter or surgical treatment for artery, vein, diabetic foot and dialysis access problems, with Dr. Sediq Salem, and follow-up until you feel reassured.
Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University
MSc in Vascular Surgery and Diabetic FootFaculty of Medicine, Alexandria UniversityMember of the Egyptian Society of Vascular Surgery Sciences
Main specialties
Four areas we focus on
Each specialty has a page with illustrated treatment steps, the latest global advances, and answers to your questions.
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Peripheral Artery Angioplasty
Opening narrowed leg arteries with balloons and stents through a small puncture, so blood reaches the foot and muscles again.
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02
Varicose Veins
Laser and radiofrequency catheter treatment of varicose veins, after an accurate duplex ultrasound diagnosis.
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03
Dialysis Access Surgery
Creating and maintaining arteriovenous fistulas and inserting dialysis catheters.
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04
Diabetic Foot
Early detection and treatment of ulcers and wounds, and a circulation assessment before any amputation decision.
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How is artery angioplasty done?
A simple illustration of what happens inside the artery, from diagnosis until blood reaches the foot again.
Angioplasty page
About the doctor
Dr. Sediq Salem
Vascular & Endovascular Surgery and Diabetic Foot, experienced in interventional radiology, vascular catheterization and open surgery.
- MSc in Vascular Surgery and Diabetic Foot
- Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University
- Member of the Egyptian Society of Vascular Surgery Sciences
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Contact and booking
Message on WhatsApp or call, and the clinic will arrange the most suitable time for you.
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Examination and diagnosis
A clinical exam plus duplex ultrasound or other imaging as needed, to find the cause.
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A clear treatment plan
An explanation of the options that suit your case, whether medication, angioplasty or surgery.
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Follow-up
Follow-up after treatment to check on the result and keep it.
Around the world
The latest in vascular treatment
Modern techniques in each specialty, shared for awareness. The best choice for your case is made after examination.
Varicose Veins
Thermal ablation first
EVLA / RFA
The European Society for Vascular Surgery guidelines (2022) prefer laser and radiofrequency ablation over traditional stripping for most saphenous vein cases.
More advancesDialysis Access Surgery
Catheter-made fistulas
Endovascular AVF
Creating the fistula from inside the vessels with a catheter, without an arm incision, for selected cases depending on vessel anatomy.
More advancesDiabetic Foot
Multidisciplinary team
IWGDF 2023
International diabetic foot guidelines stress that collaboration between the vascular surgeon and other specialties reduces amputations.
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Care, in patients’ own words
Honestly, you are a true human being. I have been seeing doctors since 2007 and never met anyone like you.
Dr. Sediq is one of the best vascular doctors in Alexandria.
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- 74 Omar Lotfy St., Camp Caesar (directly on the tram line), Athena Tower, next to El Fagala Bookshops, above Conrad Tourism, 1st floor (elevator available), Alexandria
- WhatsApp 0106 262 5219
- Clinic 0122 254 7573
- Emergency 0127 356 4201