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