Endovascular Treatment

Endovascular Treatment services offered in San Antonio, TX

About 8-12 million people in the United States have peripheral artery disease, a type of vascular disease. If you have a blood vessel condition requiring treatment, see the experts at Texas Cardiac and Vascular Specialists in San Antonio, Texas. The outstanding vascular surgery team offers endovascular surgery and other treatments to restore circulatory health and avoid complications. Schedule an evaluation by phone or request an appointment online today.

What are endovascular treatments?

Endovascular treatment at Texas Cardiac and Vascular Specialists involves minimally invasive vascular surgery or other treatments that repair, remove, or replace damaged blood vessels. They can remove blood clots, improve blood flow, and reduce the risk of a stroke, heart attack, and other life-threatening problems.

Which conditions can endovascular treatments address?

Endovascular treatments at Texas Cardiac and Vascular Specialists can address the following conditions and more:

Atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in arteries)
Aneurysms (bulging blood vessels)
Carotid artery disease (CAD)
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Deep vein thrombosis

Treating these and other vascular diseases as soon as possible reduces the risk of a life-threatening complication.

Am I a candidate for endovascular treatments?

The Texas Cardiac and Vascular Specialists team reviews your symptoms and medical history to determine if you need endovascular surgery. They also check your vital signs, complete a physical exam, and order an ankle-brachial index test, ultrasound, angiography, CT scan, MRI, stress test, X-rays, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, or other diagnostic procedures.

What should I expect during endovascular procedures?

Before treatment, you may receive sedation and local anesthesia or general anesthesia to help you relax or fall asleep. Your specialist makes a small incision, often in an artery in your groin, and uses imaging guidance and specialized tools to repair diseased blood vessels. They may complete:

Angioplasty
Stenting
Atherectomy (removing plaque from blood vessels)
Stent grafting
Clot removal
Blood vessel valve replacement or repair
Thrombolysis (using medication to break up clots)
Embolization (blocking vessels to stop bleeding)
Ablation (using heat to seal diseased veins)
Artery bypass

The length of time treatment lasts depends on the type of procedure you undergo and the severity of your condition. Afterward, you rest in a recovery area.

What should I expect after endovascular treatment?

After endovascular treatment, you typically head home the same day but have someone drive you. Follow your post-procedure instructions by taking any medications as directed, getting plenty of rest, and avoiding strenuous activity until given the okay.

Adopt healthy habits to avoid further problems and see the Texas Cardiac and Vascular Specialists team for follow-up evaluations.

Schedule an appointment at Texas Cardiac and Vascular Specialists by phone or request one online today to determine if you’re a candidate for endovascular treatment.