Mount Carmel's team of highly trained
vascular surgeons has extensive experience using the latest techniques and
high-tech tools to expertly diagnose and surgically treat narrowing or blockage
of the peripheral arteries, as well as defects or damage in the peripheral
veins. Among the comprehensive array of surgical procedures available at Mount Carmel are:
Bypass
Grafts
Creates a
new pathway for blood flow around a vascular blockage using a portion of a vein
or a man-made synthetic tube.
Thrombectomy/Embolectomy
Removes an abnormal or dangerous blood clot using a balloon catheter.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Repairs
a bulging, weakened area in the wall of the aorta to prevent it from rupturing.
Carotid Endarterectomy
Removes blood-vessel-narrowing
plaque from the carotid arteries.
Dialysis Access
Creates
fistulas or shunts for dialysis access devices to help patients with kidney
problems receive hemodialysis to filter their blood.
Transilluminated
Powered Phlebectomy (TriVex™ System)
Accurately
targets and removes varicose veins with minimal incisions using the patented
TriVex™ System.
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