Vascular Medicine Center
Conditions We Treat
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
An abdominal aortic aneurysm, also known as AAA, occurs when a weakened area in the wall of the abdominal aorta bulges or expands. The aorta is the major blood vessel that supplies blood to the body. The most common location of an abdominal aortic aneurysm is located below the kidney arteries, called an intrarenal AAA. A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm can cause life-threatening bleeding. An aneurysm can be characterized by its location, shape, and cause.
Go to Detail PageAortic Aneurysm
An aortic aneurysm is weakening and/or bulging in aorta, the major blood vessel that branches off from the heart and carries blood to the body. Caused by high blood pressure (hypertension), connective tissue disorders or genetics, the aneurysm can rupture (dissection), causing a life-threatening emergency.
Go to Detail PageAortic Dissection
Aortic dissection is a rare and uncommon emergency situation where the aorta, the major blood vessel that branches off from the heart and carries blood to the body, tears. Sudden, severe pain in the back and chest, unconsciousness, and difficulty breathing and speaking are all symptoms, and immediate emergency treatment is required.
Go to Detail PageCarotid Artery Disease
With time, the carotid arteries can progressively narrow, usually from cholesterol build up and is called "plaque." Most of the time, the narrowing does not cause any problems, but if the build-up becomes severe or active, it may cause a stroke or transient neurological symptoms.
Go to Detail PageChronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
Chronic limb-threatening ischemia is a serious condition where blood flow to the arms or legs is blocked. It can happen when peripheral artery disease becomes severe.
Go to Detail PageDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombosis) forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg. Symptoms can include leg pain and swelling, and DVT most often happens when the body is motionless for long periods, like after surgery or illness. DVT is serious because blood clots can break free and lodge in the lungs if not treated.
Go to Detail PageDiabetic Foot Ulcers
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that can occur in patients with diabetes and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Ulcers that become infected, result in most patients having to be hospitalized, increase the risk of potential lower extremity amputation and in extreme cases, may cause death.
Go to Detail PageDiabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes caused by damaged blood vessels in the tissue of the eye's retina. Too much sugar in the blood can cause the small blood vessels that lead to the retina to be blocked. There are two types of diabetic retinopathy - nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR), in which vessels in the retina have tiny bulges, leak and don't grow correctly, and advanced (proliferative) diabetic retinopathy, where vessels are blocked completely and new, non-working vessels form, causing fluid to build-up (glaucoma). Symptoms may not appear at first, but as the disease progresses, blurred vision, dark spots, and vision loss can happen.
Go to Detail PageDural Arteriovenous Fistula (DAVF)
Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVF) are abnormal connections between arteries and veins near the brain.
Go to Detail PageMesenteric Artery Stenosis
Mesenteric artery stenosis is a condition where the arteries that bring blood to the intestines are blocked or narrow. This is usually caused by a buildup of plaque on the artery wall, but it can also be caused by a blood clot or injury to the area.
Go to Detail PagePeripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral artery disease happens when plaques made of fatty substances, cholesterol and waste products deposit inside the artery walls, decreasing blood flow. Sometimes called clogging or hardening of the arteries, this can affect arteries in the heart, brain, legs, kidneys and other organs.
Go to Detail PagePost-Thrombotic Syndrome
Post-thrombotic syndrome is a condition that people can develop after they have a deep vein thrombosis (a type of blood clot). It can happen weeks or months after the initial clot.
Go to Detail PageRenal Artery Disease
The renal artery carries blood to the kidney. When there is a narrowing (stenosis) of the artery and blood flow is slowed, the kidney does not have normal function, causing high blood pressure, kidney atrophy (disease), and other conditions.
Go to Detail PageStroke
There are two major types of stroke: hemorrhagic and ischemic. A hemorrhagic stroke refers to bleeding occurring in the brain or in the space surrounding the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage). An ischemic stroke occurs when there is occlusion of a blood vessel, resulting in lack of blood supply to an area of the brain and death of brain tissue (infarction).
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Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are abnormal, damaged veins that can occur anywhere on the body but are mostly present close to the skin on the legs, appearing as blue or purple clusters. Sometimes, in the case of symptoms like painful standing and walking, or the presence of other conditions, medical treatment is necessary.
Go to Detail PageVascular Brain Tumors
Vascular brain tumors are a type of tumor that is caused by abnormal blood vessel growth. These tumors are benign.
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Vascular Infections
A vascular infection is an infection in your arteries or veins. It can be caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Vascular infections usually happen after vascular surgery, and can appear months or even years after the surgery. They can also happen when a serious infection somewhere else in your body moves into your bloodstream.
Go to Detail PageVascular Trauma
Vascular trauma is an injury to your blood vessels (arteries and veins). If left untreated, vascular trauma can cause blood clots, life-threatening bleeding, damage to a limb, or a stroke.
Go to Detail PageVenous Disease
Venous disease (insufficiency) occurs when the valves in the leg veins do not work as they should, either blocking blood flow down the legs or allowing backflow leakage.
Go to Detail PageVenous Leg Ulcers
Venous leg ulcers are open sores caused by issues with blood flow in your leg veins. They most commonly develop near the ankle.
Go to Detail Page- Subclavian and Innominate Artery Disease