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Vascular Disease Treatments and Services

Vascular disease can impact your health in many ways. It can cause symptoms that make once-simple tasks like walking and lifting your arms more challenging. Some people experience no symptoms but face a higher risk of life-changing complications, like stroke. 

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you have access to research-based vascular disease treatments and a team with vast experience. Trusted specialists deliver personalized therapies that bring relief and peace of mind.

Our vascular disease treatments

No two people experience vascular disease in the same way, which is why we tailor our vascular treatment approach to your needs. We consider your symptoms, diagnosis and preferences, enabling you to receive the best possible care. Our careful attention at every turn helps us successfully treat rare and common vascular conditions.

Timely access to vascular disease treatments

You won’t have to wait long to start healing. Our team typically sees new patients within a few weeks. If there is an urgent concern, we arrange an appointment as quickly as possible. To make an appointment contact one of our specialists.

Types of vascular care we offer

Your vascular disease treatment plan may include:

  • Many people achieve lasting symptom relief with medical therapies. You may benefit from medications to lower cholesterol or blood pressure. Some locations offer medically supervised exercise programs that improve strength and circulation, or we may recommend a self-guided walking program. If you need help to quit smoking, we provide referrals to community-based smoking cessation programs.

  • This surgical procedure removes waxy buildups from blood vessels such as the femoral artery and carotid artery. It provides people with moderate to severe blockages long-term protection against leg ischemia and stroke. Get more information about carotid and femoral endarterectomy.

  • Aneurysm repair procedures fix weak spots in blood vessel walls by minimally invasive or surgical techniques. Our specialists frequently use sophisticated endovascular techniques that involve tiny incisions and offer a more comfortable recovery. We maintain national recognition for excellence in certain types of endovascular aneurysm repair. Our doctors also excel in open surgical repair if this approach is safer for you.

  • These services are for advanced peripheral artery disease that significantly limits blood flow to your limbs. We use medical therapies and a variety of procedures to improve circulation. Our services help more people avoid amputation. Explore limb preservation.

  • This treatment is for people with severe narrowing that affects a large portion of an artery. Surgeons use healthy blood vessel tissue or a human-made alternative to route blood flow around a blockage. Learn more about vascular bypass surgery.

  • Your doctor may recommend TCAR if it is clinically appropriate. We use a small incision just above your collarbone and guide a thin tube (catheter) to place a stent in your carotid artery. We use a special machine to protect you against stroke during the procedure. It prevents plaque that comes loose from traveling to the brain. Find out more about TCAR. 

Vascular access for hemodialysis

Your kidneys remove waste and excess fluid from the blood. With kidney failure, a dialysis machine (dialyzer) handles these tasks. Vascular surgeons perform procedures that make it easier to access your bloodstream during dialysis sessions. Our services include initial fistula or graft creation, as well as ongoing care to prevent and manage access issues. Learn more about vascular access for hemodialysis.

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