CaRi-heart technology
Revolutionary new technology to assess the risk of a serious heart condition or heart attack – many years before anything happens.
Vascular surgery
Surgical treatments for all types of blood vessel conditions, from common vascular conditions such as thread veins to more complex vascular conditions.
Vascular surgery at HCA UK
We have specialist vascular surgery units at three of our HCA UK hospitals so you can benefit from access to the highest quality expertise.
The Harley Street Clinic, London Bridge Hospital and The Wellington Hospital offers an extensive range of surgical treatments, including tumour removal and surgery to unblock narrow arteries.
Vascular surgery treats conditions that affect the arteries and veins. It's a highly specialised yet far-reaching area that covers cosmetic issues such as birthmarks and thread veins through to serious circulatory conditions that can lead to strokes and aneurysms.
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA)
- Aortic disease
- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
- Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
- Blood clots
- Arterial blockages
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)
- Varicose vein treatment
- Vasculitis
Imaging and diagnosis
How are vascular conditions diagnosed?
- Latest generation Ultrasound, CT and MRI scanning
- Angiography in the interventional radiology suite
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI Test)
- Carotid Duplex
- Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA)
- Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
- Doppler ultrasound flow studies
- Pulse volume recording waveform analysis
- Photoplethysmography (PPG)
Complex vascular and endovascular services
Led by internationally renowned consultants, the vascular and endovascular service at our HCA UK London Bridge Hospital provides one of the most extensive private offerings in the UK and specialises in the treatment of all vascular conditions. We routinely care for patients with aortic aneurysms including thoracoabdominal aneurysms to patients with diabetic vascular disease.
Our vascular team include leaders from London’s NHS teaching hospitals and highest volume vascular centres in the UK. Many of whom proctor internationally in advanced endovascular techniques and aortic infections. The team regularly collaborate with colleagues from other fields of medicine such as cardiology, thoracic, endocrinology, liver and gastroenterology. This strong network means we’re extremely confident in developing robust care plans – and experienced in treating patients with the most complex of vascular needs.
Our vascular team include leaders from London’s NHS teaching hospitals and highest volume vascular centres in the UK. Many of whom proctor internationally in advanced endovascular techniques and aortic infections. The team regularly collaborate with colleagues from other fields of medicine such as cardiology, thoracic, endocrinology, liver and gastroenterology. This strong network means we’re extremely confident in developing robust care plans – and experienced in treating patients with the most complex of vascular needs.
Vascular surgery options
Vascular treatments we offer
Vascular embolisation
A PROCEDURE TO BLOCK BLOOD VESSELS TO A TUMOUR OR TO STOP BLEEDING
Having a vascular embolisation will help to treat cancer or stop bleeding without needing to have surgery
Vascular access procedures
Intravenous treatments for a range of conditions. An effective, precise way of delivering drugs directly into the blood stream and taking repeated blood samples.
Heart stent surgery
A stent is a small, expandable metal mesh tube that can be inserted into narrowed arteries to restore blood flow. This is usually done to treat coronary artery disease (CAD) caused by the build-up of fatty plaque.
Endarterectomy
Vascular surgery to remove the build of fatty deposits in the arteries. This procedure can help prevent strokes and improve blood flow.
Endovascular aneurysm or aortic repair (EVAR)
If you’ve been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm and your vascular consultant has found an abnormality in your abdomen or chest, they may recommend an endovascular aortic repair (EVAR).
Carotid endarterectomy
Carotid surgery in the head and neck carotid artery, carried out by HCA UK’s experts to unblock the carotid artery to restore blood flow.
Treatments for excessive sweating
A range of surgical and non-surgical treatments to help reduce and improve the amount of sweating from the condition hyperhidrosis.
Varicose vein symptoms & treatment
Varicose veins are enlarged and swollen veins that typically occur on legs and feet. It's a common medical problem and HCA UK offers you the best expert referral and treatments. Surgery or treatment can relieve symptoms and improve the appearance of unsightly veins.
Our Vascular surgery locations
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London