Our Technology & Expertise

Leading the Region in Vascular Services

The Ray & Kay Eckstien Institute at Lourdes leads the region in setting the standard for excellence in treatment of vascular disease with state-of-the-art technology. Our experienced, highly skilled vascular care team is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease.

Here are just a few of the credentials that make us a regional leader in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care of vascular disease:

Leading in Technology
We've brought the region's first:

• Intraoperative duplex-ultrasound
• Accredited Non-invasive Diagnostic Vascular Laboratory
• Dedicated Endovascular Operating Suite
• Dedicated peripheral intravascular ultrasonography
• Intraoperative digital subtraction angiography

Leading in New Therapy
We've brought the region's first:

• Minimally-invasive, endograft repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Carotid balloon angioplasty and stenting
• Cutting-balloon tibial artery angioplasty
• Remote, minimally-invasive femoral endarterectomy

Leading in Support Services
We offer the region's only:

• Dedicated vascular care coordination
• Rehabilitation Center
• Wound Care Center
• Hemodialysis Unit
• Peripheral Vascular Disease Rehabilitation Program