The Angiology, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Department is part of the Clínic Cardiovascular Institute and is dedicated to the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of all diseases of the circulatory system (arterial, venous and lymphatic) in practically the entire body (except for the heart and intracranial vessels).

From a healthcare perspective, it covers all areas of the specialty and is a reference in Catalonia for the treatment of highly and very highly complex vascular pathologies. In this regard, it combines the latest technical innovations (both diagnostic and therapeutic) with experience in more conventional procedures to offer patients the best possible treatment.

The Department combines healthcare activity with a high level of scientific activity, actively participating in clinical trials, promoting research in the field of surgery and collaborating with the various international clinical guidelines of scientific societies.

What are we dealing with?

These are the main health issues addressed by the Angiology, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Department.

Last year in numbers

>1800 surgical procedures
>300 creations and repairs of vascular accesses for haemodialysis
>300 highly or very highly complex vascular procedures
>350 varicose vein procedures

Know the team

The Angiology, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Department is made up of a team of eight specialist surgeons and numerous healthcare professionals, including nursing staff, assistants, physiotherapists and administrative staff. There are also several resident doctors in different years of training, as well as external specialist doctors who are undertaking fellowship training periods.

Vicenç Riambau Head of Service Vascular surgeon and Head of service

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Testimonials

Las varices en primera persona

Appointment of Maria, Paciente
Al principio, lógicamente, te da mucho respeto entrar a un quirófano porque siempre comporta un riesgo, pero, verdaderamente, no te das cuenta de nada. Y, luego, te sientes fenomenal, porque esas hinchazones que teníamos en las piernas, esos cansancios... desaparecen.