Vascular care
Talk to a vascular health specialist at Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana and ask about our trivascular screening.
Vascular care in Indiana
Talk to a vascular health specialist at Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana and ask about our trivascular screening.
Why choose us
When you choose Ascension St. Vincent for your vein care, your doctor is part of a national team of specialists sharing best practices, research and the latest in cardiovascular therapeutics and treatments. Vascular specialists, surgeons and care teams at Ascension St. Vincent are connected to a national team and trained in the latest vascular care testing, including trivascular screenings.
Understand vascular disease
Vascular disease is a condition that affects the arteries or veins. Most often, vascular disease affects blood flow. This happens because the blood vessels become blocked or weakened. Or it happens because the valves in the veins get damaged. Organs and other body structures may be damaged by vascular disease if blood flow is decreased or fully blocked.
Symptoms of vascular disease
- Chest pain
- Cold and numb arms and legs
- Discoloration in skin
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Swollen legs and feet
- Varicose veins
How we diagnose vascular disease
Trivascular screenings can help your doctor monitor or detect problems with your arteries, such as carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and damaged or weakened blood vessels. Every appointment starts with a conversation. And your doctor listens to understand you. Your care team takes the time to answer all your questions — so you get a personalized care plan.
A trivascular screening includes three tests:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) of your main artery in your stomach and chest
- Carotid scan of your arteries on either side of your neck
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD) scan to detect problems with blood circulation
A painless and noninvasive screening can help save your life
How we treat vascular disease
For some vascular conditions, surgery may be recommended as part of your care plan. When possible, we use minimally invasive techniques. With minimally invasive surgery, you may have smaller incisions, a shorter hospital stay, and a faster recovery. Ascension St. Vincent has the region’s most comprehensive valve and structural heart program offering the least invasive surgical options.
Clinical trials
Our doctors are committed to being leaders in cardiovascular research, working to help improve how we diagnose and treat heart and vascular diseases. You can talk to your cardiologist if you are interested in participating in clinical trials.
Get a second opinion from a heart specialist
Decisions about your heart care are important. Getting a second opinion not only provides more information about your condition, but it can help you feel more confident in the doctor and the care plan you choose. Consider getting a second opinion if:
- Your diagnosis or prognosis is unclear
- You’ve been told you have a rare or life-threatening condition
- You would like to explore other treatment options
- Your treatment options are costly or risky
- You want to hear an opinion from another specialist
- Your insurance requires a second opinion
How to get care
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 specialist.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
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