Aorta and blood vessels
From traditional surgery to minimally invasive procedures, we use the latest techniques to detect and treat conditions affecting the arteries and veins. These conditions include life-threatening aneurysms to blockages that slow or stop blood flow to the brain, limbs and vital organs. If left untreated, blood vessel problems can result in limb loss, kidney failure or stroke.
Why Sunnybrook?
World leader in less invasive endovascular surgery and procedures that lead to safer care and a shorter recovery time. Learn more about our Aorta and Aneurysm Centre.
Minimally invasive techniques to improve the lives of patients with peripheral arterial disease, a narrowing of blood vessels that can lead to lost limbs and even lost lives. Learn more Limb preservation.
A multidisciplinary approach with wound care specialists, orthopaedic surgeons and others to reduce the risk of amputation.
About our care
Limb preservation
We are improving the lives of patients with peripheral arterial disease, a narrowing of blood vessels that can lead to lost limbs and even lost lives.
Stories
Christopher’s Story: Innovative procedure saves limbs and lives
Vascular surgeons at Sunnybrook are pioneering a procedure typically used for heart patients to save the legs of diabetics with foot ulcers.
Patient & family education
Visit our online centre for resources and information about heart and vascular disease, including tips on healthy living, treatments and procedures, and videos.
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Our vascular surgery team provides the assessment, diagnosis, management and monitoring any medical and surgical issues with arteries and veins, including carotid artery stenosis, aneurysms, aorta dissection, vascular disease, varicose veins, and more.
Referrals by a physician are required.
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