Vascular Disease Treatment

Baton Rouge General's Specialized Vascular Services

We partner with some of Baton Rouge's top vascular specialists to treat patients with the most complex venous issues. They include:

• Abdomicnal aortic aneurysms
• Arterial diseases
  • Carotid Artery Disease
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
• Blood clots and clotting disorders
• Lymphedema
• Venous diseases

Testing & Diagnosis

We offer vascular testing to help your doctor diagnose disorders inside your veins and arteries. Some common vascular tests include:

• Angiography
• Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Ultrasound
• X-ray

Vascular Treatments

Many vascular conditions are very manageable if you see a specialist early. Sometimes they can be managed through non-invasive procedues and medication so that surgery may not be necessary. Some treatments include:

• Carotid endarterectomy
• Catheter-directed thrombolytic therapy
• Diabetic foot care
• Dialysis access
• Endovascular repair or abdominical aortic aneuryms
• Endovascular treatment of aortic dissection
• Endovascular treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD)
• Periperally inserted central catheter line
• Repair of thoracic aortic aneurysm
• Surgical bypass
• Surgical bypass for aortoilliac occlusive disease
• Thrombolytic therapy
• Transcarotid artery revascularization