Vascular Services

Vascular Services

One American dies every 32 seconds of cardiovascular disease - disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Although we most commonly think of heart procedures when we think of vascular services, patients with obstructions in the blood vessels of the arms, legs or carotid arteries in the neck also run a high risk of limb loss or stroke. Vascular diagnostic services and procedures can salvage limbs and prevent stroke from occurring.

For more information about Vascular Services at St. Luke's Warren Hospital,
call 908-859-6746. Learn about the St. Luke's Heart & Vascular Center.

Saving Lives through Vascular Intervention

Angioplasty

• Angioplasty in the limbs, a procedure where a balloon-tipped catheter is guided through a narrowed vessel, is becoming increasingly common as bypass surgery declines. Angioplasty, including stents or other minimally invasive techniques, have been found to be as effective as surgery in many situations and, of course, easier on patients—especially those who are elderly frail and/or diabetic. These minimally invasive procedures are done by interventional radiologists and interventional cardiologists.

Doppler Ultrasound

• The Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to evaluate blood flow. It can show blocked or reduced blood flow due to narrowing of the major arteries in the neck, the lower extremities, the upper extremeties and the abdomen.

Carotid Endarterectomy

• This is a surgical procedure done by a vascular surgeon that is designed to clean out material occluding the carotid artery (a major artery in the neck that supplies blood to the brain). This procedure can restore normal blood flow to the brain and prevent a stroke.

Carotid Stenting

• This is a minimally invasive procedure done by interventional cardiologists or interventional radiologists that will open a blocked carotid artery without having to go through major surgery. This procedure will also restore normal blood flow to the brain and will help to prevent a stroke.

Four Levels of Accreditation

The Vascular Lab at St. Luke's Warren Campus was the first accredited vascular lab in the State of New Jersey, and it holds accreditation in four different areas of expertise:

• Extracranial Cerebrovascular
• Peripheral Arterial
• Peripheral Venous
• Visceral Vascular

This means that our physicians and technologists are recognized for providing high levels of patient care and quality testing. St. Luke's Warren is privileged to count 12 interventional cardiologists, 5 interventional radiologists and 4 vascular surgeons among its medical staff.