Vascular
Local Vein & Artery Care.
Caused by plaque buildup in the arteries and veins, vascular disease can have a detrimental effect on a patient’s quality of life and lead to more serious health risks down the road, including heart attacks and stroke. The vascular specialists at Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics offer skilled, local diagnosis and treatment for conditions related to blood flow, saving patients a long trip out of town for the specialized care they need.
A Personalized Approach
Our vascular specialist, Dr. Andrew Lambert, is equipped with state-of-the-art tools and techniques to diagnose a wide variety of conditions, including:
- Abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm (AAA)
- Arteriovenous (AV) fistula
- Carotid artery disease
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral arterial and vascular disease
- Varicose veins
Based on each patient’s symptoms, health history, and risk factors, the vascular specialist at Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics may recommend procedures ranging from medication to minimally invasive or open surgery. Treatments available at Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics include:
- Anticoagulation therapy
- Atherectomy
- AV fistula creation
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Endovenous laser ablation (EVLT)
- Fistulagram
- Sclerotherapy/varithena
- Stab phlebectomy
- Stenting
- Thrombectomy
- Thrombolysis
- Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR)
Meet Your Providers
For more information or physician availability, view the Outpatient Specialty Providers Schedule or call 217-854-3141 ext. 1250.