Carotid Artery Disease
Most strokes occur when part of the circulation to the brain is cut off, usually by blockages in carotid arteries.
Vascular Services
Our board-certified vascular surgeons offer aneurysm repair, limb-saving procedures, DVT treatment, dialysis access and other advanced treatment.
The Cardiovascular Express
Blocked arteries can cause more than heart attack and stroke. Blockages can occur in all arteries with serious consequences.
The body’s amazing vascular system is made up of vessels that carry blood throughout the body. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart, while veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart. Blood leaves the left side of the heart and is pumped out to the rest of the body. The main artery from the heart is called the aorta.
As we age, our arteries tend to thicken, get stiffer and narrow—a process called arteriosclerosis.
When plaque builds up and narrows the blood vessels leading to the heart, it can cause a heart attack. The same situation in the arteries leading to the brain can cause strokes. Narrowing of the arteries in other places, such as the legs, can cause Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and lead to sores, pain with walking or amputation. Dilation of these arteries is an aneurysm.
Conditions & Treatments
Vascular disease is any disease of your vascular system, which includes your veins and arteries.
Aortic Aneurysm
An “bulge” that develops in a weakened area within the body’s largest artery can be fatal if it ruptures.
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Plaque buildup in blood vessels reduces essential blood flow to the limbs and can result in amputation.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
If a piece of a blood clot breaks off, it can travel to the lungs and make breathing difficult or even be fatal.
Kidney Disease
If kidneys fail and your body is unable to clean and filter blood, you may require dialysis.
Related Locations
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Blue Distinction Center of Excellence+ for Cardiac Care
Designated as a BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi Blue Distinction Center of Excellence+ for Cardiac Care.
50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™
Named to IBM Watson Health™ 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ for inpatient care.
Chest Pain-MI Platinum Award
American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award
CABG Quality Rating
Society of Thoracic Surgeons 3-star overall quality rating for coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
STEMI Receiving Center
STEMI Receiving Center, Mississippi State Department of Health
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Put Your Heart First
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