Vascular Surgery

High-tech treatment for arteries and veins in southeast Iowa

The vascular system includes arteries and veins that circulate blood. Vascular surgeons treat problems of the vascular system in every part of the body except the heart and brain with medicine, minimally invasive procedures, or surgery. There are many types of vascular surgery procedures, including:

• Removing buildup in the carotid arteries in the neck can help prevent stroke

• Repairing problems of the aorta, the large main artery that is connected to the heart

• Restoring blood flow to the legs and feet

Vascular procedures at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
• Carotid endarterectomy
• Dialysis catheters, ports, and arterial venous fistulas for dialysis and fistulograms
• Lower and upper extremity vascular examinations and treatments
• Mesenteric and renal artery stenosis treatment
• Peripheral artery aneurysm repair
• Trans carotid artery revascularization (TCAR)
• Varicose vein treatment

Noninvasive vascular laboratory

Surgical Specialties-Southeast Iowa Regional Medical offers noninvasive vascular laboratory services to perform:

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
• Carotid duplex
• Peripheral arterial duplex
• Peripheral arterial physiologic testing
• Dialysis access evaluation
• Venous reflux evaluation