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The Vascular Center at University Hospitals is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of blood vessel disease. Our Case Medical Center surgeons are board-certified in general and vascular surgery. Surgeons and anesthesiologists specialize in a comprehensive range of vascular disorders, and collaborate to maximize outcomes.
As a tertiary care and referral center, we provide comprehensive management of Vascular Disease, including the most current innovative surgical procedures. No case is too simple or too complex, and we welcome patients seeking second opinions.
You will have access to our state-of-the-art Vascular Diagnostic Laboratory which includes ultrasound/non-invasive diagnostic testing of arteries and veins. Our multi-disciplinary approach, innovative technology and passion for healthcare provides the highest possible level of care, comfort and convenience.
Vascular disease is the general term for a variety of problems affecting the blood flow throughout the body’s blood vessels. It is the third leading cause of death and the number one cause of disability in older people in this country.
Vascular disease primarily affects people over 60, particularly men. The entire vascular system — but mainly the arteries — is vulnerable to the same build-up of atherosclerotic plaque that causes coronary artery disease and heart attacks.
Risk factors for vascular disease include: