Vascular Surgery

The Vascular Center at St. Anthony's provides diagnostic, medical, interventional and surgical services for people with vascular disease.

Treatment
There are a variety of medical, interventional and surgical procedures available to treat vascular disease.

• Board-certified radiologists offer non-surgical treatment methods, which include thrombolysis, stenting and minimally-invasive balloon angioplasty.
• Board-certified vascular surgeons perform surgery to repair damaged vessels or open blocked arteries and veins.  Vascular specialties include carotid endarterectomies, abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) -- open and endovascular techniques, and the correction of peripheral vascular disease (PVD).
• Treatment may also include medical therapy such as prescription blood thinners, frequent monitoring of your condition and classes to help you make positive lifestyle changes. 

New Surgical Technology
A new powerful piece of equipment, called a 9800 digital mobile imaging system, in conjunction with an advanced vascular imaging table, creates extremely high resolution, clear images of the blood vessels to make it safer, easier and more efficient for surgeons to perform the surgery.

Are you at Risk for Peripheral Vascular Disease?

Peripheral Vascular Disease (also know as Peripheral Arterial Disease) refers to diseases of blood vessels outside the heart and brain. It's often a narrowing of vessels that carry blood to the legs, arms, stomach or kidneys..  About 8 million Americans have PVD but mistake the symptoms of PAD for something else. People with PAD are at higher risk for heart attack and stroke.

our PVD Risk Assessment to see if you are at risk for PVD

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Ultrasound/Vascular Diagnostic Procedures

Wound Healing -- Circulatory problems, diabetes or the use of certain medications may cause a wound or leg ulcer that has not healed after several months. Persistent wounds may need help from St. Anthony's team of specialists. You will receive a treatment plan that meets your individual needs and education to learn how to care for the wound at home. Your progress will be followed through regular visits.

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