E114: Carotid Disease & Aortic Aneurysms Explained with Dr. Jenna Kazil

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast! This week, I’m joined once again by Dr. Jenna Kazil, a double board-certified vascular and general surgeon based in Bradenton, Florida.In this episode, we dive deep into two critical topics: carotid artery disease and aortic aneurysms. Dr. Kazil explains how carotid artery blockages develop, the signs and symptoms to watch for, and the various surgical and medical treatment options available to prevent strokes. We also explore the causes and risks of aortic aneurysms, how and when they should be screened, and the latest techniques for repairing them, including minimally invasive procedures.Whether you’re a healthcare provider or someone wanting to better understand these common vascular conditions, this episode offers practical insights and essential takeaways on prevention and treatment. Tune in to learn how early detection and the right intervention can save lives!Dr. Jenna Caporaso Kazil is a double boarded general and vascular surgeon who works in Bradenton and Sun City Center, Florida. She has won multiple awards including the people’s choice award as well as physician of the year. She is the current vice chief of staff and former chief of surgery at HCA Florida Southshore Hospital. She enjoys robotic, open, and endovascular cases, doing a wide range of procedures. When she isn’t caring for patients, you can find her at the beach with her eight-year-old twins.0:28 Welcome and guest introduction1:27 What is carotid artery disease?2:53 How blockages form and why this area is vulnerable3:55 Signs and symptoms of carotid disease5:34 Listening for bruits and screening6:36 Carotid ultrasound and severity8:49 Who needs treatment and how risks are evaluated11:55 Three procedures to treat carotid disease16:08 Medical management and prevention strategies19:45 Intro to aortic aneurysms and risk factorsConnect with Dr. JennaWebsite: Website: www.floridasurgicalclinic.comConnect with Dr. RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdLinkedIn:   / kerryrellermd  Facebook:   / clearwaterfamilymedicine  Instagram:   / clearwaterfamilymedicine  Tiktok:   / kerryrellermd  Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora