Vascular Lab
The Vascular Lab at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin provides non-invasive diagnostic ultrasound imaging and pressure recordings to detect and quantify the presence of arterial and venous disease throughout the body.
Ultrasound is used to create non-invasive views to the bloodstream, helping to locate thrombosis, stenosis, aneurysm and other vascular system abnormalities. They are harmless and pain free and provide information which help consultants to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. The ultrasound investigations are carried out by one of our team of vascular physiologists.
Patients are referred to the Vascular Lab by their GP or Consultant.
The following non-invasive tests are carried out in the Vascular lab:
- Ankle-brachial index testing (ABI) toe pressure index (TPI) - ABI is a non - invasive diagnostic study which involves measuring blood pressures in the arms legs and toes, we use this information to assess for peripheral arterial disease in patients with claudication, rest pain, ulcers and gangrene.
- Exercise testing - This test is carried out if the ABI is normal at rest and the patient experiences leg pain on exercise, a normal or abnormal ABI post exercise is an excellent indicator for the presence or absence of arterial disease.
- Peripheral arterial duplex- If the ABI indicates moderate/severe disease we can use Ultrasound to provide detailed imaging to locate and quantify areas of narrowing or blockage in the lower limb arteries.
- Carotid and vertebral artery duplex- We use Doppler ultrasound to provide detailed imaging of the carotid arteries in your neck and check for any narrowing or blockages which can cause stoke.
- Upper limb arterial pressures - This is a non invasive diagnostic study used to evaluate perfusion to the upper limbs, blood pressures are measured in the arms and fingers to assess for disease and vascular abnormalities.
- Upper limb arterial duplex - If the upper limb pressures are abnormal or results not conclusive it may be necessary to carry out a more detailed ultrasound to assess the upper limb arteries.
- Lower limb deep venous duplex - This is an ultrasound scan to assess the patency of the deep veins and check for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).Duplex ultrasound is the gold standard method for the detection and follow up of DVT.
- Deep and superficial lower limb venous duplex - This is an ultrasound scan used to assess the competency and patency of the deep and superficial venous systems. The most common use of this test is for the detection and mapping of varicose veins.
- Abdominal aortic duplex- The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity. We use ultrasound to scan the aorta to detect the presence or absence of an aneurysm (dilatation of the artery) also known as an AAA. Once diagnosed the AAA can be monitored regularly or surgically repaired if necessary.
- EVAR surveillance - An endovascular graft repair of AAA is called EVAR, following the repair the EVAR graft must be followed up by ultrasound scans at regular intervals to assess for patency and leaks.
- Post operative graft and Angioplasty/stents surveillance - Following vascular graft bypass or angioplasty/stents surgery we can check at regular intervals to see if there is narrowing or blockages. This aids in early intervention in case of a problem and results in good long tem outcomes.
- Pre-op assessment for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) formation - We use ultrasound to check the suitability of the upper limb arteries and veins for AVF formation prior to surgery. If necessary we can check the fistula for narrowing or blockages following the surgery.
Prof Denis Harkin
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Biography
Prof Denis Harkin is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon and Chair of Medical Professionalism at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He completed his initial vascular training in Belfast and then as a Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Travelling Fellow to the University of Toronto and Stanford Medical Centre.
Prof Harkins research interests include ischaemia-reperfusion injury, aortic aneurysm, vascular trauma and medical professionalism. He has published over 130 articles and over 10 book chapters.
He was appointed member of the inaugural Specialty Advisory Committee for the new specialty of Vascular Surgery in 2012 and appointed inaugural Training Programme Director for Vascular Surgery and established a specialist training programme for Vascular Surgery in the Northern Ireland Deanery in 2013. He is a Clinical Appraiser and examiner for the Intercollegiate FRCS Vascular Exam in UK and European Board Vascular Surgery Exams and was elected to the Council of the Vascular Society of Great Britain & Ireland in 2015 to 2018.
Denis was Assistant Medical Director for Legal Services at the Belfast health & Social Care Trust from 2015 to 2019. In 2020, he was appointed Professor and Chair of Medical Professionalism at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland University of Medicine and Health Sciences & Bon Secours Health System.
Areas of Interest
- Management of complex aortic aneurysm, including fenestrated and branched endovascular repair
- Vascular Trauma
- Varicose Veins Care
Prof Harkins practice at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin will focus primarily on the treatment of Varicose Veins.
Additional Information
Qualifications
MB BCh BAO MD FRCSEd FRCSI FRCS (Gen.Surg) FEBVSAppointments
Referrals for Prof Harkin can be sent via Healthlink, posted to his private rooms in Bon Secours Consultants Clinic or sent by secure email.
Contact Details
- Prof Denis Harkin
- Bon Secours Consultants Clinic, Glasnevin Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Secretary
- Margaret Boyle
- Tel: 01 806 5644
Mr Elrasheid Kheirelseid
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Biography
Mr Kheirelseid graduated from the University of Khartoum, Sudan in 2000 and underwent basic surgical training in Galway University Hospital. He was awarded the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) scholarship to conduct research at NUI Galway and received PhD by thesis. He completed his higher surgical training in Ireland, followed by a fellowship in peripheral intervention for occlusive arterial disease and diabetic foot management from King’s College Hospital, London.
In addition to joining our team of Vascular Surgeons, Mr Kheirelseid works as a consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon at Beaumont Hospital and Cavan General Hospital.
Areas of Interest
Peripheral arterial disease
Diabetic foot management
Open and endovascular management of abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral aneurysms, Dialysis access, carotid artery disease and open and minimal invasive treatment of varicose veins.
Appointments
Referrals for Mr Kheirelseid can be sent via Healthlink, posted to his private rooms in Bon Secours Consultants Clinic or sent by secure email.
Contact Details
- Mr Elrasheid Kheirelseid
- Bon Secours Consultants Clinic, Glasnevin Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Secretary
- Margaret Boyle
- Tel: 01 806 5643
Mr Seamus McHugh
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Biography
Seamus McHugh graduated from UCD in 2005. He completed his post graduate research MD with RCSI in2011. Following surgical training in General and Vascular Surgery in Ireland, he travelled to Toronto where he completed a Clinical Fellowship in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. He was appointed as Consultant Vascular Surgeon in Beaumont Hospital in 2016.
To date he has published over 50 peer reviewed articles, received the Clinical Research Associate of the Year award at the Irish Healthcare Awards, and is currently the speciality editor for vascular surgery with “The Surgeon” journal.
Areas of Interest
Minimally invasive management of varicose veins
Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair
Interventions for lower limb peripheral arterial disease
Carotid artery endarterectomy for stroke prevention
Chronic ulcer management
Qualifications
MB BCh BAO MD DiHSM FRCSIContact Details
- Mr Seamus McHugh
- Bon Secours Consultants Clinic, Dublin 9
Secretary
- Anne Marie
- Tel: 01 8082362
Mr Daragh Moneley
Consultant in Vascular & General Surgery
Biography
Mr Daragh Moneley graduated from RCSI (1996) and went on to complete his fellowship training in the University Health Network, University of Toronto, Canada from 2006 -2008.
He is an integral part of the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin Vascular Consultant team. He also attends the Bon Secours Cavan Clinic.
Areas of Interest
Endovascular Surgery, Venous Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease
Qualifications
M.D., F.R.C.S.I., F.E.B.V.S.Appointments
Beaumont Hospital Beaumont Road Dublin 9, Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown Dublin 15, Louth County Hospital Dublin Road
Contact Details
- Mr Daragh Moneley
- Bon Secours Consultants Clinic, Glasnevin Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Secretary
- Jane
- Tel: 087 6153372
Prof Peter Naughton
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Biography
Prof Peter Naughton has worked as a Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon in Beaumont since 2011 and as a Senior Lecturer with RCSI. He is a graduate of RCSI and completed his basic and higher surgical training in Dublin followed by a one year fellowship in St Mary’s Hospital, London and a 2 year endovascular fellowship in North Western Memorial Hospital, Chicago. He joined the Vascular Surgical team in the Bon Secours Hospital in Dublin in 2014.
Peter is a member of the American Venous Forum, Irish Society of Vascular Surgery and the European Society of Vascular Surgery
Peter has a specialist interest in both open and endovascular treatment for venous, peripheral vascular and aneurysmal disease
Areas of Interest
Open and endovascular treatment for venous, peripheral vascular and aneurysmal disease
Additional Information
For additional information, please check Prof Peter Naughton's own website https://veinclinicdublin.com/
Referrals to Prof Naughton can be sent via Healthlink, posted to the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin or sent by secure email.
Appointments
Beaumont Hospital
Contact Details
- Prof Peter Naughton
- Bon Secours Consultants Clinic, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Secretary
Appointments are by GP or Consultant Referral only.
GP and Consultant Referrals can be sent via Healthlink or by secure email from a healthmail email account to: dublinradiologybookings@bonsecours.ie
On receipt of the referral, patients will be contacted directly to arrange an appointment.
Scans are covered by VHI, Laya, ESB, GMA, POMAS and partially covered by Irish Life Health.
Self Pay Price - €200
For further details, please contact our Outpatient booking department on 01 808 2300
