Vascular surgery

Vascular surgeons diagnose and treat problems with blood vessels, veins and arteries. (They do not treat problems with the brain or the heart.)

These surgeons can:

• open blocked arteries to prevent stroke and treat carotid artery disease (This may include angioplasty and stents).
• repair veins to improve blood circulation and treat peripheral artery disease (PAD)
• treat aneurysms.

They also treat vascular disease with medicine, therapies and/or lifestyle changes.

Related Resources

How you can improve your vascular health

Managing your vascular disease

Locations

Allina's Vascular Services

First published: 06/06/2009
Last updated: 01/30/2012

Reviewed by: Steven Bergeson, MD, medical director of quality, Allina Hospitals & Clinics; J Richard Sheely, MD, medical director, Quello Clinic