New Podcast Episode: "What You Need to Know About Vascular Health"
Listen to our latest podcast episode as Daniel Char, MD discusses various conditions that impact your veins, the importance of early detection, and how to maintain healthy veins for years to come.
Vascular surgeons specialize in treating diseases of the body’s circulatory system, also known as the vascular system. Your circulatory system is made up of the arteries and veins that carry blood throughout your body.
The Valley Approach to Vascular Surgery
Our vascular surgeons treat complex conditions that affect the vascular system, such as abdominal aortic aneurysms and peripheral artery disease.
Vascular surgeons at Valley have specialized training that allows them to perform both traditional surgeries and minimally invasive approaches. Because they are trained in both approaches, they can offer you the treatment that will best serve your individual needs.
Conditions Treated
Arteriovenous Malformation
Carotid Artery Disease
Claudication
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Peripheral Aneurysms
Peripheral Artery Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Venous Insufficiency
Integrated Aortic Program
For patients with aortic aneurysms, our vascular and cardiac surgeons collaborate to provide comprehensive care through Valley’s Integrated Aortic Program. The program offers advanced imaging and treatment options, as well as follow-up care and surveillance to monitor your condition and intervene as necessary. If surgery is recommended, our vascular and cardiac surgeons are experienced in a wide variety of aneurysm procedures and techniques, with a focus on personalized treatment plans and the highest degree of care quality and patient safety.
Surgical Expertise for Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid artery disease is a condition where the carotid arteries become narrow or blocked due to a buildup of plaque, which can increase the risk of having a stroke. Valley’s vascular surgeons treat carotid artery disease through both carotid endarterectomy and Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR).
A carotid endarterectomy is a traditional open surgery that involves removing plaque directly from the carotid artery through an incision in the neck. TCAR is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a small incision above the clavicle and a stent to open the artery, while temporarily rerouting blood flow away from the brain to help prevent any plaque from reaching it during the procedure. Your surgeon will recommend which treatment option is right for you.
Valley is a high-volume hospital for carotid surgery. In 2024, our vascular surgeons performed 50 carotid endarterectomies and 22 TCAR procedures. Demonstrating our commitment to quality and patient safety, Valley voluntarily participates in the Society for Vascular Surgery’s Vascular Quality Initiative, which allows our surgeons to track and improve patient outcomes, make data-driven decisions and collaborate on best practices to deliver the highest standard of vascular care.
Collaborative Care for Patients with Pulmonary Embolism
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 900,000 people are affected by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) each year. As part of a collaborative, multi-specialty approach to provide comprehensive care to patients diagnosed with venous thromboembolism, including DVT and PE, Valley’s vascular surgery and interventional cardiology teams have established a Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT).
The PERT provides advanced treatment for patients with both acute and chronic pulmonary embolism. Specialists from Valley’s vascular surgery and interventional cardiology teams provide rapid care for emergency PE cases, as well as long-term follow-up care after discharge from the hospital.
Why Choose Valley for Vascular Surgery?
- High-volume expertise: In 2024, Valley’s vascular surgeons treated 769 patients with minimally invasive vascular surgical procedures.
Custom fenestrated aortic aneurysm stent grafts: Vascular surgeons at Valley implanted more fenestrated aortic aneurysm stent grafts for patients with complex abdominal aortic aneurysms than any other hospital in Bergen County. These stent grafts use custom-made grafts that are designed to fit each patient individually. The procedure significantly reduces recovery time and lowers risk of complications. It is ideal for patients whose aneurysms cannot be repaired using traditional techniques.
Reducing risk for stroke: Vascular surgeons at Valley perform carotid endarterectomy to clear plaque buildup in your carotid arteries that could lead to stroke. By clearing the buildup, surgeons restore blood flow to your brain.
Nationally recognized for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: Valley achieved the highest possible rating of "high performing" in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25, demonstrating our commitment to providing safe, high-quality care.
