 Vascular Surgery Patient Information
Why choose DuPage Medical Group Vascular Surgery?
We feature university trained, board certified vascular surgeons pioneering new standards in vascular and endovascular surgery. With this experience we are able to provide modern care that is both comprehensive as well as exceptional. Our distinctive approach to treatment focuses on the cause and effect of vascular disease in the body. Featuring a superior Wound Clinic run by certified physician assistants trained in the latest and innovative techniques in wound care, we collaborate to provide cohesive treatment for our patients. Choose one of our five convenient locations to see a physician or four Vascular Lab locations to arrange for testing.
Vascular Lab
Accurate detection of vascular disease depends on powerful diagnostic tools. That’s why the Vascular Laboratory at DuPage Medical Group takes vascular diagnostics to the next level. Our state-of-the-art non-invasive diagnostic center offers the advanced ultrasound technologies usually found only at major university centers. Our board certified vascular specialists and highly skilled technicians provide expert analysis of your imaging results, providing the knowledge and guidance you need for higher quality medical care.
Our experienced technologists specialize exclusively in vascular ultrasound imaging. Skilled in the latest imaging techniques, they fully understand the complexities of vascular disease and patient physiology allowing them to more accurately pinpoint disease.
We offer a full range of vascular diagnostics through our ICAVL certified laboratory including:
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
- Doppler flow imaging, duplex ultrasound scans and treadmill exercise testing identify circulation blockages in arms and legs
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Duplex and/or Transcranial Doppler (TCD) scans pinpoint blockages in the arteries to the brain that may increase the risk of stroke
- Renal Artery Disease
- Duplex scans of the renal artery assess circulatory disorders of the kidneys
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic or peripheral artery scans identify potential fatal rupture points in major arteries
- Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
- Duplex and inferior vena cava scans locate blood clots in the veins
- Chronic Venous Disease (CVD)
- A range of procedures assess severity of varicose veins and other disorders of the leg.
What it is an ICAVL lab and how does that affect the quality of my testing?
The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) describes an accredited lab as one which “Patients can rely on accreditation as an indication that the facility where their examination will be performed has proven a commitment to providing quality medical testing. Patients can rest assured that accredited facilities have been carefully critiqued on all aspects of their operations considered relevant by medical experts.”
The Vascular Lab at DuPage Medical Group is accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in the division of the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL). An ICAVL lab is a step above the rest because by partaking in the accreditation process our labs demonstrate a dedication to quality vascular testing while striving to meet nationally recognized standards. Becoming accredited requires a submission of vascular examination samples as well as documentation of daily operations. Only labs found to provide quality care are granted ICAVL accreditation in accordance with the ICAVL Standards.
For more information please visit the following websites:
Vascular Lab Locations
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