Beatrice Amann-Vesti MD
Professor and Chair

The Division of Angiology provides a wide range of services covering the full spectrum of vascular diseases both in the outpatient and inpatient sections. Since Andreas Grüntzig performed the first balloon dilatation worldwide at the University Hospital Zurich, the Division has provided iThe Division of Angiology provides a wide range of services covering the full spectrum of vascular diseases both in the outpatient and inpatient sections. Since Andreas Grüntzig performed the first balloon dilatation worldwide at the University Hospital Zurich, the Division has provided innovative treatment options for arterial occlusive diseases.

Our physicians are specialized in the diagnosis and management of poor circulation to the legs and the abdominal organs, carotid artery disease, peripheral and aortic aneurysms, and venous diseases and are dedicated to providing the highest level of patient care. They are skilled in using the newest technology to open blocked arteries by using catheter-based minimal invasive methods (balloon angioplasty, stents, cutting balloons and much more).  A team of experienced physicians is available around the clock. Each year, the Division of Angiology performs more than 7,000 duplex ultrasound examinations. In addition, other examination methods such as oscillography, plethysmography, measurement of oxygen saturation of the skin, and capillary microscopy are used. The division is the largest vascular centre in Switzerland and provides cutting-edge interventional therapy. Research focuses on peripheral arterial occlusive disease and microcirculation. Innovative treatment options for arterial occlusive diseases.

Areas of specialty:

• Diagnosis and therapy of peripheral arterial occlusive disease
• Investigation of patients with aortic aneurysm
• Diagnosis and therapy of venous diseases
• Treatment of patients with vasculitis
• Special examinations with primary and secondary lymphoedema
• Interdisciplinary angiodysplasia consultations