Fact Sheets

Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that develops in a deep vein that can block circulation. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement and Removal
An IVC is a special basket-like filter to trap blood clots. It can be inserted into the inferior vena cava to prevent pulmonary embolism, but it is important to remove IVC filters as soon as they’re no longer needed to reduce long-term complications.
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Peripheral artery disease can narrow and harden the arteries, restricting the flow of blood from the heart. If it is caught early enough, vascular surgeons can draw from a toolbox of treatments.
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a systemic disorder of narrowed peripheral blood vessels resulting from a buildup of plaque. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Clinical Trials
New drugs and medical treatments need to go through a series tests called clinical trials. This is how new and better treatments are made possible.
Atherosclerosis
Buildup of plaque in the arteries, causing them to narrow and stiffen and leading to reduced blood flow.
Transient Ischemic Attack
A brief episode in which blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked.
Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition of blocked arteries in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Vascular Malformation Imaging
Imaging procedures, including MRI and CT, can identify dangerous irregularities called vascular malformations in arteries, veins or lymph vessels.
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
A complete blockage of a coronary artery that lasts for three or more months