|
|
Hospital of Central Connecticut Vascular Center
New Britain General campus: (860) 224-5193
North Building, ground floor
(Physician referral not required)
The hospital's Vascular Center is staffed by surgeons, cardiologists and interventional radiologists experienced in diagnosing and treating conditions involving the body's blood vessels. You'll be seen by one of the specialists during your first appointment, and many tests may be performed that same day.
The center treats a variety of conditions (click a topic at left to learn more). Two of the most common are peripheral vascular disease (PVD) — blockage in the leg arteries — and abdominal aortic aneurysms - which occur when a section of the artery supplying blood to the abdomen, pelvis and legs enlarges abnormally or balloons out.
Treatments may include lifestyle changes, medications, less-invasive surgical "endovascular" procedures and traditional surgical techniques such as bypass.
Physician referral is not required. You can be pre-registered for appointments by phone. The day of your appointment, you do not have stop at the hospital Admitting Department, but report directly to the Vascular Center.
Vascular Screenings
11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays, by appointment only, New Britain General campus.
Includes abdominal aorta, carotid artery ultrasounds, ABI (Ankle Brachial Index) screening; nurse consultation; report
Fee - $50 (not covered by insurance)
To schedule, call 224-5193, M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
|
Enlarge Text
|
|
