We believe that treating patients requires a thorough, holistic understanding of the patient's lifestyle habits, as well as their previous medical history. Recovery and improvement is highly dependent upon lifestyle, and how the patient cares for their well-being. Diet, exercise, and mental health are all important indicators of health and recovery. Not all diseases are visible. and they can be indicated by monitoring changes in the patient's lifestyle or daily habits. At Bluff City, we value treating the patient's condition with hefty consideration of how they tend to their health.
Quality of life is valued at Bluff City Vascular. Most of our patients suffer from serious vascular diseases that impact their mobility, energy levels, and their ability to live a life without limitations. We strive to provide our patients with cutting-edge care, that helps them return to their everyday without looking back.
Dialysis Vascular Access Procedures
When a patient's kidneys fail, dialysis access is necessary because it creates a surgical pathway to their bloodstream, which enables a dialysis machine to filter their blood and remove waste products and extra fluid that would otherwise accumulate in their body. In other words, it serves as a temporary "artificial kidney" during kidney failure. At Bluff City, our physicians are equipped to handle the most nuanced of end-stage renal disease cases requiring access.
Non-Surgical AV Fistula Creation
We are one of the few vascular centers in the Memphis area that offers Ellipsys and WavelinQ for percutaneous fistula creation, otherwise known more commonly as: non-surgical fistula creation. These techniques utilize a single or double point of venous access to create a suture-free, permanently-fused fistula. These techniques are minimally-invasive and help aid in producing optimal patient outcomes, such as decreasing recurring hospital stays and recovery time.
Management & treatment of
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral arterial disease is a silent beast. Peripheral arterial disease is the largest cause of non-traumatic amputations in the United States, and is caused from the build-up of plaque in the arteries, stiffening them. We see patients daily that have this disease and have had it unknowingly for such a long time. We are experts in identifying the stages of peripheral arterial disease, managing the symptoms, and removing plaque buildup in-procedure.
Management & treatment of Venous Reflux Disease
Venous reflux disease is a disorder that develops when the vein valves in the legs are weakened or damaged, allowing blood to pool in the veins and flow backward. Vein ablation or sclerotherapy are minimally invasive procedures that may be necessary in more severe cases to close off malfunctioning veins and improve blood flow. The mainstay of managing venous reflux disease is lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, elevating legs, maintaining a healthy weight, and wearing compression stockings.
Keeping Compassion First, Patient Care Second
education// for PHYSICIANS
The Importance of the patient testimonial
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lifestyle tips For Optimal Vascular Health
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The Power of the Diet: Vascular Health Edition
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Showing our patients a realistic depiction of the care that they will receive creates and cultivates trust. We value treating our patients with unparalleled care from the minute we shake their hand to the moment they wake back up from their procedure.