The physicians and other experts that diagnose and treat you have
specialized training, knowledge and experience in vascular medicine.
In most cases, they have devoted their careers to vascular medicine,
which means they are aware of the latest developments in the field
as well as tried-and-true techniques and technologies.
In fact, sometimes our physicians invent the latest techniques
and technologies.
In 1991, Dr. Mewissen's invention to dissolve clots in
diseased arteries and veins, the “Mewissen Infusion Catheter,”
was distributed worldwide by Boston Scientific.
Also in 1991, the St. Luke's cardiac group performed the
first cardiac artery stent insertion. Now commonplace, cardiac
stents help restore normal blood flow and reduce the tendency
for immediate arterial re-narrowing following traditional
coronary surgery.
In 1996, Dr. Mewissen helped perform the first endovascular
treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms, which replaces major
open surgery.
