CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE AND VASCULAR SURGERY
Vascular surgeons on the medical staff at Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital have extensive experience for patients who are in need of surgical treatment for the following artherosclerotic plaque buildup in the carotid arteries that blocks flood flow to the brain or breaks off into small particulars that can result in a transient ischemic attack , mini-stroke , or permanent , disabling stroke . With a carotid endarterectomy , the inner lining of the carotid artery that contains plaque deposits is removed , and thus removes the source of the neurological event .
Carotid Endarterectomy
Patients who are unable to undergo endartectomy , for various reasons may be treated with a carotid angioplasty and stenting to open and cover the occluding plaque . At Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital , the vascular surgeons on the medical staff have been involved in years of clinical research and studies involving carotid stenting devices and techniques .
JOHN EIDT , MD , NATIONALLY- RECOGNIZED VASCULAR SURGEON JOINS BAYLOR HAMILTON HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF IN FY16
Dallas native John Eidt , MD , nationally-known vascular surgeon , returned home to the Dallas area in 2016 as comedical director of vascular surgery at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas . Dr . Eidt is also on the medical staff of Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital and is champion for vascular surgery research ; working closely with Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute .
“ The vascular program at Baylor Dallas has been considered a premier program for as long as I can remember ,” says Dr . Eidt . “ Jesse Thompson was a founder of the vascular group and one of the best known vascular surgeons in the country , especially for his pioneering work in carotid endarterectomy . I am honored to have the opportunity to expand and improve and refine the academic mission of the vascular surgeons at Baylor University Medical Center .”
Prior to coming to Baylor Dallas , Dr . Eidt was a staff surgeon and director of faculty development at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville , SC . He also was the chief of the division of vascular surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock .
TRANSCAROTID ARTERY REVASCULARIZATION
Transcarotid artery revascularization ( TCAR ) is an endovascular technique to treat blockages in the carotid artery that could cause stroke . A small incision is made just above the collar bone to expose the common carotid artery . A soft , flexible sheath is placed directly into the carotid artery and connected to a system that will reverse the flow of blood away from the brain to protect against fragments of plaque that may come loose during the procedure . The blood is filtered and returned through a second sheath placed in the femoral vein in the patient ’ s thigh . A stent is then placed .
TCAR may have an advantage , says John Eidt , MD , co-medical director of vascular surgery at Baylor University Medical Center . “ TCAR combines the safety and reliability of open carotid endarterectomy with the minimally invasive features of carotid stenting . We are very enthusiastic about this technology .”
Over the next five years I see Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital and Baylor Heart and Vascular Services at Dallas focusing on three key areas : cerebrovascular disease , aortic disease and peripheral artery disease . Our goal is to be recognized as one of the top three vascular programs in the nation for management of these three domains . That means our focus will also be on strengthening research and education in these areas .
John Eidt , MD Co-Medical Director of Vascular Surgery Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas
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