Vascular and Vein

Why Methodist?

Methodist is committed to providing patients access to new medications and devices through clinical trials aimed at understanding and improving existing vascular treatments. Our board-certified providers have access to some of the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options in the region and provide outreach services to patients in Blair, Neb., and Harlan, Iowa. Together, they provide 24/7 emergency vascular and vein coverage at three of our hospitals. With vascular labs at three clinic locations, we offer a convenient, comprehensive and personalized approach to addressing each patient’s specific needs.

Primary Services

With a focus on arterial (artery-related) and venous (vein-related) diseases, as well as a number of chronic conditions, Methodist’s team of vascular and vein experts offers a wide variety of services to help patients reach their goals.

Our arterial services include:

• Acute aortic dissection
• Acute pulmonary embolism treatment
• Complex aortic aneurysm repair (endovascular and open-surgery options)
• Limb salvage
• Mesenteric revascularization
• Renal artery revascularization
• Stroke prevention
  • Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
  • Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR)
  • Transfemoral artery stenting

Our venous services include:

• Deep vein thrombosis and May-Thurner syndrome treatment
  • Stenting and intravascular ultrasound
  • Thrombectomy
  • Thrombolysis (intravenous and catheter-assisted)
• Varicose vein treatment
  • Ablation
  • Glue injection
  • Laser therapy
  • Sclerotherapy

Our team of experts is skilled at treating a variety of chronic conditions, including:

• Chronic aortic dissection
• Kidney failure requiring dialysis (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis)
• Lymphedema
• Pulmonary embolism syndrome
• Recurring or persistent wounds
• Thoracic outlet syndrome