Vascular Medicine

From prevention to intervention, a vascular medicine specialist focuses on all aspects of the circulatory system-beyond the heart.  Here you will find care for issues involving the arteries, veins, or lymphatic system.

Keep the Blood Flowing
BayCare Clinic's vascular medicine physician is fellowship trained and is a recognized expert in many vascular diseases: 

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)- When an artery weakens, it will bulge and possibly burst.  An aneurysm can occur anywhere in the body, but the most common location is in the abdomen.
  • Carotid artery disease -Carotid artery disease, or carotid artery stenosis, refers to a narrowing of the carotid arteries. Narrowed arteries are usually caused by a buildup of fat and cholesterol deposits called plaque.
  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)- PAD is a narrowing of the arteries in the legs.  Symptoms include pain in the buttocks, thighs, knees, shins or upper feet.
  • Renal artery disease- Renal artery disease involves a narrowing of the arteries that carry blood away from the kidneys.
  • Varicose veins- Varicose veins occur when valves weaken in the veins, causing blood to pool or collect.  Although typically seen in the legs, varicose veins can occur elsewhere in the body.
  • Chronic venous insufficiency- Venous insufficiency occurs when the veins in the legs don't return blood back to the heart properly.  When blood backs up and pools in the veins, it can lead to an ulcer.
  • Other common diseases: Raynaud's phenomenon, deep venous thrombosis (DVT), lymphedema, vasculitis 

Vascular Treatment

A vascular specialist may find that you have diseased arteries.  If a vascular condition is detected, our board certified vascular doctor has the advanced training required to manage a broad range of treatments, including:

  • Angioplasty
  • Atherectomy
  • Bypass surgery
  • Carotid stenting
  • Endovascular stenting
  • Exercise therapy
  • Medication
  • Thoracic and abdominal aortic stenting
  • Varicose vein injections and laser therapy
  • Wound care

In BayCare Clinic's efficient, team-based care system, our vascular medicine specialist works closely with specialists in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Radiology when surgical intervention and diagnostic testing is needed. Together they'll use the latest medical developments to provide patients with rapid recovery and the best outcomes.

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