Other Service:
- Evaluation of Steal Syndrome
- Venogram
Catheter Placement / Exchange:
When an angioplasty or thrombectomy is complicated by a rupture of the vein, it is important to cover the tear to stop the bleeding. This is done with a stent. Also, when the angioplasty is not completely successful and the lesion in the vein recoils, then, to keep it open, one places a stent that will force the vein to stay open.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Thrombectomy:
Dialysis Vascular Access Center in Tampa, FL
When you need to start dialysis right away or your current catheter is not working properly, we will either place a new catheter or exchange the one you have for a new one. Each time a catheter is placed or exchanged, sutures will be placed to secure the catheter as it heals. Those sutures will need to be removed in 4 weeks post-procedure.
Pre-op Instructions
When you are scheduled for a catheter placement or exchange, please do not eat or drink anything for 6 hours prior to your appointment. You may take all of your medications with a sip of water except for diabetic medications or insulin (which may be taken after your procedure). You should have a driver for after the procedure. If you do not have someone to drive you to and from your appointment, please contact our office to discuss your options.
The most serious complication that can happen is a thrombosis (clotting) of the access. A Thrombectomy is a procedure by which we remove the clots of your access and fix the problems that have caused it. This procedure is typically longer than an angioplasty, so anticipate being in the office approximately 2 hours or longer. Because of the medications used during the procedure, it is likely that you will have 2 sutures placed. The sutures should be removed in 1-2 days.
Pre-op Instructions
When you are scheduled for a thrombectomy, please do not eat or drink anything for 6 hours (if possible) prior to your appointment. You may take all of your medications with a sip of water except for diabetic medications or insulin (which may be taken after your procedure). You should have a driver for after the procedure. If you do not have someone to drive you to and from your appointment, please contact our office to discuss your options.
Vein Mapping / Ultrasound:
When you no longer need your hemodialysis catheter, we will remove it. We use local anesthesia to numb the area before removing it. You will have 2 dressings in place: a pressure dressing which can be removed 24 hours after removal and a dressing covering the insertion site which will need to stay in place for 3-5 days.
Pre-op Instructions:
When you are scheduled for a catheter removal, you may eat and drink as usual prior to your procedure as well as take all of your usual medications. You may drive yourself to and from your appointment, however, someone to accompany you is recommended.
Angiogram / Angioplasty:
Catheter Removal:
Stent Placement:
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In order to see how the blood is flowing through your access, we must visualize it by X-ray. We will inject a small amount of contrast agent into your access and watch the movement on our X-ray equipment. At that point, if there is any area along your access that needs improvement, we will treat it by a balloon angioplasty and possible stent placement.
Pre-op Instructions
When you are scheduled for an angiogram or angioplasty, please do not eat or drink anything for 6 hours prior to your appointment. You may take all of your medications with a sip of water except for diabetic medications or insulin (which may be taken after your procedure). You should have a driver for after the procedure. If you do not have someone to drive you to and from your appointment, please contact our office to discuss your options.
When you are scheduled for a Vein Mapping, we are looking to find the best location for a permanent access placement. We will do several diagnostic tests to check for blood flow to your extremities, measurements by ultrasound, and visualization of the veins by injecting a very small amount of contrast into the veins while using X-ray equipment. Expect to be in the office for 2 hours.
When you are scheduled for an ultrasound, we will look at your access from the outside using sonography to measure the diameter and depth of your access. We may also be looking for collections of fluid outside the access after an infiltration or injury to the access.
Pre-op Instructions:
When you are scheduled for a vein mapping or ultrasound, you may eat and drink as usual prior to your procedure as well as take all of your usual medications. You may drive yourself to and from your appointment.
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