Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Endoluminal Grafts (ELG)
Basic information & Questions and Answers, from the St. Louis Vascular Center
Bob Dole has surgery to treat anuerysm
Article from USA Today about the stent graph procedure Bob Dole underwent.

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Stents
Basic information & Questions and Answers, from the St. Louis Vascular Center

Carotid Artery Stenosis (Narrowing or Blockage) Treatments
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Basic information & Questions and Answers, from the St. Louis Vascular Center

Peripheral Artery Disease
Symptoms and Treatments
Basic information & Questions and Answers, from the St. Louis Vascular Center

Spider Veins, Varicose Veins, Leg Pain and Swelling
Symptoms and Treatments
Basic information & Questions and Answers, from the St. Louis Vascular Center

Varicose Veins
Symptoms and Treatments (PDF)
Basic information & Questions, Answers and Treatment Options, from the St. Louis Vascular Center

Diagnostic and Surgical Test and Procedures for the Cardiac and Vascular Systems
Carotid ultrasounds, venous doppler studies, and other diagnostic tests Basic information & Questions and Answers, from St. John’s Mercy Medical Center

Other Cardiovascular Tests and Procedures
Additional test and procedure descriptions
Basic information & Questions and Answers, from St. John’s Mercy Medical Center

A helpful link containing patient material on various vascular diseases, surgeries and treatments
Vascular Web by the Society for Vascular Surgery

Risk factors for aneurysms, carotid artery disease, and other cardiovascular diseases include:

• Family history (of stroke, atherosclerosis, heart disease)
• Smoking
• High cholesterol
• Hypertension
• Obesity
• Lack of exercise
• Diabetes

Questions?
Do you have any questions about vascular surgery procedures or clinical trials? Please call the St. Louis Vascular Center at 314-251-4200.