Vascular Disease Specialists

A vascular disease specialist does more than just vascular surgery. Our vascular specialists work with you to ensure your blood vessels are working to the best of their ability to keep the rest of your body healthy.

Your body's vascular system includes arteries and veins. Your arteries help your blood flow to your body's tissues and organs, while veins transport blood and waste back to your heart.

Vascular disease affects your body's blood vessels and their ability to function properly. Conditions can range from mild to severe, and each requires specific testing, diagnosis and treatment. A vascular disease specialist can help you decide the best method of treatment for your health goals and needs, whether it's through healthy lifestyle changes or vascular surgery.

A low-cost vascular screening can help you assess your risk of vascular disease or stroke. To schedule a screening, call 843-522-5635.

Vascular Disease

Our specialists can address diseases that affect your entire vascular system, including:

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the blood vessels)
• Coronary artery disease
• Peripheral artery disease
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Stroke
• Vein disorders, such as deep vein thrombosis or varicose veins

Vascular Surgery

In most cases, surgery is not necessary to treat vascular disease. Instead, our vascular disease specialists work with you to find conservative treatment options that can help improve your health and quality of life.

Some of the treatment options for vascular disease include:

• Lifestyle changes
• Medication
• Nonsurgical procedures, such as stenting

Your provider may determine that surgery would be the best course of action for you. Some common surgeries for vascular disease include:

• Ablation
• Angioplasty
• Endoscopic vein surgery
• Vein stripping and ligation