Vascular disease
Vascular disease is a broad term used to describe conditions and diseases affecting the arteries and veins. These blood vessels are vital for blood circulation throughout the body, and problems with vascular function may result in adverse health effects.
Vascular care in Center City, San Antonio
Your veins and arteries help power your body, carrying blood and vital nutrients to all bodily systems. We work to keep it that way.
The board-certified vascular specialists at Methodist Hospital Metropolitan are regional leaders in treating severe and chronic vascular disease. We collaborate with you to find a treatment that helps prevent long-term complications, and gives you a better quality of life.
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Vascular conditions we treat
Vascular issues affect how blood flows through the arteries, small blood vessels (capillaries) and veins. Some vascular conditions can be severe and require immediate treatment, while others may be long-term conditions that you can manage with medicine, surgery or lifestyle changes.
At Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, we treat a full range of vascular issues, including:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA)
- Atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries)
- Carotid artery disease
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Non-healing wounds
- Nutcracker syndrome
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Pulmonary embolism
- Seizures
- Spider veins
- Subclavian artery disease
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Varicose veins
- Vascular disease
- Vasculitis
- Venous ulcers
Vascular services in downtown San Antonio
Our vascular medicine team uses the latest technology to diagnose and treat vascular conditions. We use advanced imaging tools to pinpoint your diagnosis and determine the best treatment. Our diagnostic tests include:
- Angiography, including cerebral angiography
- Computerized tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Vascular disease screening
- Vascular ultrasound
Once we have your diagnosis, our vascular specialists will create a treatment plan that fits your needs. Your plan may include medicines, lifestyle changes or surgery. Our vascular surgeons have experience in traditional, open procedures and minimally invasive techniques.
Vascular surgery procedures we offer at Methodist Hospital Metropolitan include:
- Arteriovenous fistula
- Arteriovenous graft
- Carotid artery angioplasty and stenting
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Dialysis access
- Endarterectomy
- Endovascular aneurysm repair
- Endovenous ablation
- Leg bypass
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Venous bypass surgery
- Venous stents
Our vascular center also provides treatments including:
- Basic wound care
- Compression therapy
- Limb preservation
- Sclerotherapy
- Vein treatments
Visiting Methodist Hospital Metropolitan
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan is located in the center of downtown San Antonio off of McCullough Ave. We offer a parking lot, parking garage and valet parking. Once you arrive, please sign in at the front desk and a member of our team will direct you to the vascular clinic area.