SclerotherapyWhat Is Sclerotherapy? Spider veins are dilated capillaries on the skin, resembling spider legs. Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure used to eliminate spider veins with the injection of a solution directly into the vein. Our vein center is a pioneer in...

What Is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an enlargement of the lower part of the aorta that extends through the abdominal area. The aorta is the main blood vessel, bringing blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Like most...

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair – EndovascularWhat Is an Endovascular Aortic Repair? An endovascular aortic repair is done when an aneurysm is very large, growing quickly, leaking, or bleeding. At times, you may have an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is not causing...

Carotid Angiography & StentingWhat Is a Carotid Angiography? Carotid angiography is an invasive, nonsurgical X-ray imaging procedure used to detect the presence of narrowing or blockage (atherosclerosis) in the carotid arteries. This procedure determines your risk...

Carotid EndarterectomyWhat Is a Carotid Endarterectomy? A carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure to open or clean the carotid artery, with the goal of stroke prevention. It is a durable procedure but not a cure. Though rare, blockage can accumulate again....

Peripheral AngiographyWhat Is a Peripheral Angiogram? A peripheral angiogram is a test that uses X-rays and dye to find narrowed or blocked areas in one or more arteries that supply blood to your legs. The procedure usually starts with a needle put into the femoral...

Peripheral Angioplasty, Stent & AtherectomyWhat Is a Peripheral Angioplasty? A peripheral angioplasty is a procedure that involves using a balloon catheter to open the blocked artery from the inside. A stent is generally placed in the artery after angioplasty to help...

Surgical Bypass – PeripheralWhen Is a Surgical Bypass Needed? Usually, other therapy is tried first. If these fail and an alternative treatment such as a balloon angioplasty and stenting is not suitable, then tests may be performed to assess the possibilities of a...

Dialysis Access – AV Fistula & GraftWhat Is a Dialysis Access? When your kidneys fail, your body is unable to clean and filter your blood. Electrolyte levels, such as potassium and phosphorous, can become dangerously high. When kidney function falls below a certain...

Cardiac CatheterizationWhat Is a Cardiac Catheterization? Coronary artery disease is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary (heart) arteries. After an interventional procedure, the coronary artery is opened, increasing blood flow to the heart. Cardiac...

Cardiac Resynchronization TherapyWhat Is Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy? Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is used to treat the delay in heart ventricle contractions that occur in some people with advanced heart failure. Heart failure means the heart’s...

Catheter AblationWhat Is Catheter Ablation? Catheter ablation is a treatment for cardiac arrhythmias. What Is a Cardiac Arrhythmia? A cardiac arrhythmia is an irregular or abnormal heart rhythm.   What Type of Rhythms Are Treated with This Procedure? Normally,...

Coronary Balloon Angioplasty and StentWhat Is Atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is the buildup of cholesterol and fatty deposits (plaque) on the inner walls of the arteries that restrict blood flow to the heart. Coronary artery disease is the narrowing or blockage of...

Loop Recorder InsertionWhat Is an Implantable Loop Recorder? An implantable loop recorder (ILR) is a small device implanted just under the skin of a patient’s chest to record the heart’s electrical activity. Our doctors can perform this procedure with patients under...

PacemakerWhat Is a Pacemaker? A pacemaker is a device that sends small electrical impulses to the heart muscle to maintain a suitable heart rate or to stimulate the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles). A pacemaker may also be used to treat fainting spells...