Vein specialists at Ascension Illinois help you take the first step toward healthier legs.
Vein specialists at Ascension Illinois help you take the first step toward healthier legs.
Vascular surgeons at Ascension Illinois diagnose and deliver life-saving therapies for blocked or diseased blood vessels. Whenever possible, your surgeon may use minimally invasive techniques to help improve blood flow to your hands, feet and brain. Talk to your doctor about a $99 vascular screening and get a personalized care plan that’s right for you. Vascular surgeons diagnose and treat conditions such as:
Symptoms of a vascular condition include:
Your vascular specialist starts by listening to understand your concerns. Then, we work with you to create a personalized vascular care plan. High-definition imaging and blood flow studies are used to diagnose artery and vein conditions, including PAD and carotid disease.
Vascular ultrasound (Doppler studies) may be used to evaluate blood flow and identify blockages.
Treatment for vascular conditions may include minimally invasive and surgical procedures to restore blood flow and reduce the risk of serious complications. Conditions may include:
For some patients, surgery or minimally invasive repair may be recommended to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms and prevent rupture.
Specialized care is available to diagnose and treat blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis, to help prevent serious complications.
Vascular surgeons provide advanced treatments for carotid artery disease to reduce the risk of stroke, including minimally invasive techniques such as transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR).
Minimally invasive procedures may be used to open narrowed or blocked arteries in the legs to improve circulation and relieve pain while walking.
A minimally invasive procedure that treats poor circulation of blood in the leg, a condition called venous reflux or insufficiency. Left untreated, varicose veins and other more serious vascular conditions may develop.
An injection treatment used to eliminate spider veins and reticular veins. Sclerotherapy is a cosmetic vein procedure, and is not a covered benefit through your insurance provider.
Varithena™ microfoam is an alternative form of non-surgical venous ablation that can be performed in the office without the need for any anesthesia.
To make an appointment, a referral should be made by your primary care doctor or another specialist. Once the referral is received and reviewed, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment with a vascular surgeon.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
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