Treating problems that obstruct vascular access is important — the
earlier problems are caught and treated, the better an outcome may be.
Norman Regional is home to the state’s first and only hospital-based
center dedicated to patients needing vascular access. We’re also
the first hospital in Oklahoma to use Avinger’s Pantheris™
lumivascular system for the treatment of peripheral artery disease.
Norman Regional Hospital
3300 HealthPlex Parkway
Norman, OK 73072
405-307-1000
Norman Regional Health System’s Vascular Access Center is the state’s
first and only hospital-based center that focuses on patients needing
treatment for dialysis, long-term infusions and other vascular-access
needs. The Center is a one-stop destination for all your preoperative
work. Because we’re in a hospital, you have easier access to lab
work, X-rays, ultrasound and other diagnostic testing. We’re also
able to provide advanced care if you need it.
Services include:
Placing of new arteriovenous (AV) fistulas
Declotting of existing AV fistulas
Ballooning of vascular anatomy to ensure proper flow
Placing of dialysis catheters (both temporary and long-term/tunneled),
peritoneal drain catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters
(PICC lines)
Assessing current dialysis catheters for proper function
Treating and removing deep vein thrombosis
Problems with Your Vascular Access Site?
A vascular access point needs to remain open and operable to complete dialysis
or a patient will quickly become ill.
Contact your physician at the earliest sign of trouble, such as:
The sound referred to as the “thrill” disappears; the thrill
is a sign that the access site is functioning
Swelling, bleeding or signs of infection at the access site
Unexplained fever
When You Visit
The Vascular Access Center is on the first floor of Norman Regional Hospital.
Park on the northeast side of the building. Registration is conveniently located at the Vascular Access Center itself.
How to prepare for your visit:
Bring insurance cards, photo ID and a list of your current medications
Wear comfortable clothing
Remove fingernail polish
Arrange for someone to drive you home
Do NOT bring valuables such as jewelry
Do NOT eat or drink anything six hours prior to your procedure or scheduled
time of visit
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