Peripheral Vascular Center

Peripheral vascular disease is a common, yet serious condition affecting up to 20 percent of older Americans. Typically, it results in blood clots, swelling, or narrowing and blockage of the blood vessels. Most commonly, it results from atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, which occurs when cholesterol and scar tissue form a buildup of plaque that narrows and clogs the arteries.

Carle Heart and Vascular Institute's Peripheral Vascular Center brings together specially trained cardiovascular physicians in one convenient location. Patients see a team of specialists - vascular surgeons, cardiologists, interventional radiologists, vascular nurses and others - all in one setting, ensuring the most timely and effective diagnosis and treatment program.

The Carle Heart and Vascular Institute and Peripheral Vascular Lab offer a full range of leading-edge diagnostic testing. Treatments include the most advanced techniques - both noninvasive and surgical - including endovascular repair of aortic aneurysm with a stent graft, peripheral artery stenting and all types of conventional vascular surgery procedures.