The Hoffman Heart and Vascular Institute at Saint Francis utilizes a multidisciplinary approach in the care of patients with vascular disease. Specialists with extensive experience in vascular surgery, interventional radiology, cardiology and cardiac surgery provide patients a continuum of care.

The vascular system is the body's network of blood vessels. It includes the arteries and the veins which carry blood to and away from the heart. Cardiologists and interventional radiologists at the Hoffman Heart and Vascular Institute specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the vascular system.

Vascular disease is very common and can be serious. It can appear in various forms: peripheral arterial disease affects the arteries taking blood to the arms and the legs; carotid artery disease affects the arteries taking blood to the brain; weakness of the aorta can lead to aneurysms; and, renal artery disease limits the blood flow to the kidneys, causing high blood pressure or kidney failure.

The more you know about vascular disease and what causes it, the better you can address the problem and work to lower your chances of getting it.

Using a team approach and combining the talent and expertise of the four disciplines allows for an integrated delivery of heart and vascular care that gives patients and referring physicians access to a comprehensive system, including the advanced technology of minimally invasive catheter-based intervention and surgical treatment for aneurysms and obstructive arterial disease.

Our goal is to provide patients with exceptional care for heart and vascular disorders, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation.