What is vascular medicine and vascular surgery?
Vascular surgeons specialise in the care of your circulatory system – blood vessels and lymph system – outside of your heart. The Wesley Hospital’s vascular specialists provide co-ordinated evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the arteries and veins. We use state-of the art technology, including ultrasound scanning, angiography, surveillance of surgical bypass grafts, and dialysis graft surveillance.
If you are diagnosed with a vascular condition, for example a blockage in a vein or veins, surgery can reduce your risk of developing other serious health problems such as a heart attack. Successful vascular surgery can also result in:
- A better quality of life.
- Improved blood flow and wound healing.
- Improved levels of mobility.
- Reduced levels of pain and swelling.
- Reduced risk of stroke and aneurysm rupture.
- Reduced risk of amputation.
At The Wesley Hospital, our vascular surgeons perform vascular surgery for arterial and venous diseases. We also offer endovascular procedures for legs, kidneys, carotid arteries, and aortic diseases including:
- Balloons.
- Laser and brachytherapy.
- Stents.
- Stent-grafts.
Conditions treated include:
- Carotid artery disease.
- Aortic aneurysm.
- Peripheral vascular disease.
- Varicose veins.
- Venous ulcers.
- Venous thrombosis.
- Venous compression syndromes.
Meet our vascular specialists
Note: The information here is for general reference only. To understand the benefits and risks specific to your condition and overall situation, please discuss any procedure with your treating doctor.
Your next step
To access vascular medicine and surgery services at The Wesley Hospital, you will need a referral from your GP. From there, you can make an appointment with one of our vascular specialists.