{"id":11,"date":"2018-08-03T16:26:37","date_gmt":"2018-08-03T16:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/midwestvascularinstitute.findbemidji.com\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-05-05T19:26:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T19:26:55","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vimidwest.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][layerslider_vc id=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title color=&#8221;#ff3838&#8243; size=&#8221;30&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Roboto+Slab&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221;]Our passion is to treat each patient as an individual. We will listen to your concerns and formulate a treatment plan that is tailored to your needs.[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533315779311{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p class=\"weight-400\">Our office staff has combined for over 50 years of experience dedicated to the care of patients with vascular disease.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Dr. Eric Dippel<\/span><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row id=&#8221;aboutus&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45&#8243;][mk_fancy_title color=&#8221;#ff3838&#8243; size=&#8221;36&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Roboto+Slab&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221;]ABOUT OUR PRACTICE[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533316133342{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<div class=\"fullwidth-section half-padding\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p class=\"weight-400\">Here at VIM you are the most important thing to us. Our friendly staff is dedicated to your compassionate care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-section\"><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section bg_image=&#8221;https:\/\/vimidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/slide-3.jpg&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;center top&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; bg_stretch=&#8221;true&#8221; enable_3d=&#8221;true&#8221; full_width=&#8221;true&#8221; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;150&#8243;][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533317465920{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4 class=\"uppercase weight-700 color-white\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">PAD often causes life-style limiting leg pain. VIM can diagnose and treat you in the office.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533317263567{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4 class=\"uppercase weight-700 color-white\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">LIMB SALVAGE<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Limb salvage refers to going to all lengths to prevent amputation in patients that have non-healing wounds on their feet. We can often treat you when have had no options in the past.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533317273095{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4 class=\"uppercase weight-700 color-white\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">VARICOSE AND SPIDER VEINS<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Venous disease is more common than arterial disease and ranges from a cosmetic issue to severely disabling. At VIM, we treat the entire gamut.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35&#8243;][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533317303512{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4 class=\"uppercase weight-700 color-white\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">PELVIC CONGESTION SYNDROME<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Pelvic congestion pain is often caused by an underlying venous problem that can be treated easily with an out-patient procedure.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533317312351{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4 class=\"uppercase weight-700 color-white\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MESENTERIC ISCHEMIA<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Occasionally, chronic abdominal pain can be caused by an underlying vascular problem. 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PAD is caused by arteries to the legs becoming blocked with cholesterol plaque, the same way arteries in the heart become clogged and cause a heart attack. This is a common problem that affects many people in the United States. PAD can cause leg pain and fatigue with walking; in its worst form, it can lead to amputations. We treat the entire spectrum of PAD with a particular passion for limb salvage\u2014preventing amputations in people who have previously been given no other options. Our goal is to give you your legs back, so that you may enjoy your life. again.<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab icon=&#8221;mk-icon-recycle&#8221; title=&#8221;Limb Salvage&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533321075616{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h6>Many patients with Diabetes, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), and other illnesses causing nerve damage or poor blood circulation often experience slow or non-healing foot wounds due to the decreased blood supply. These wounds can not only be difficult to treat, but can also persist after weeks of cleaning, antibiotics, and hyperbaric oxygen. If the wounds are left untreated, they can also lead to complications such as infection, gangrene and amputation. Limb salvage treatment exists to treat these recurring circulation issues before amputation is considered, and is often a successful alternative for those who had no other options in the past. \u201cWound care and limb salvage requires a team approach of healthcare providers. VIM works closely with the wound clinics and your referring physicians to give you the best possible outcome. We are dedicated to doing everything possible to prevent an amputation.\u201d<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab icon=&#8221;mk-icon-stethoscope&#8221; title=&#8221;Varicose and Spider Veins&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533321193878{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h6><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-22\" src=\"https:\/\/vimidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/veinvalves-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vimidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/veinvalves-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vimidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/veinvalves.jpg 377w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Venous disease is 3-5 times more common than arterial disease. Arteries and veins are completely different, are often confused, and develop separate diseases. Arteries bring blood away from the heart; veins bring blood back to the heart. In your legs, this means that the blood must flow upward against gravity. Veins have one-way valves that prevent the blood from flowing backwards, but often as we age these valves fail. This allows blood to reflux backwards and pool in the legs. The legs become swollen, congested, and ache. The legs feel heavy and fatigue easily. In addition, patients frequently experience nighttime leg cramps. These large bulging veins are called varicose veins and are often much more than a cosmetic problem. They can be painful and throb, often causing serious life style limiting symptoms. If they are bad enough, patients can develop sores or ulcers on their legs that can be slow to heal. Spider veins are also caused by pooling blood, but are usually small red, blue, or purple veins on the surface of the skin. While spider veins can cause pain, more often they are a cosmetic problem. At VIM, we diagnose and treat the entire gamut of venous disease in a comfortable out-patient environment.<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab icon=&#8221;mk-moon-woman&#8221; title=&#8221;Pelvic Congestion Syndrome&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533321298566{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<div class=\"panel2 panel-default\">\n<div id=\"six\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<h6>Pelvic congestion syndrome is often characterized as a dull aching chronic pain that is worse with standing and improves with lying down. It is typically caused by varicose veins deep in the pelvis. These veins can often be treated with a minimally invasive out- patient procedure. Venous disease is not the only cause of chronic pelvic pain, so patients should be evaluated by their primary care physician and\/or their gynecologist to rule out other problems first.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab icon=&#8221;mk-icon-medkit&#8221; title=&#8221;Mesenteric Ischemia&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774384198070{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"panel-group\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div id=\"eight\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<h6>Mesenteric ischemia is a problem where the arteries to the gut are clogged up with cholesterol plaque and the blood supply to the abdomen is reduced. This often causes severe abdominal pain, particularly after eating meals. Patients often will avoid eating to avoid pain and will lose weight. If the arteries to the gut are significantly blocked, a stent can be placed to open them up. Of course, there are many other reasons why patients can have chronic abdominal pain, therefore, patients should undergo a thorough evaluation by their primary care physician and\/or their gastroenterologist to rule out other problems first.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab icon=&#8221;mk-jupiter-icon-square-aim&#8221; title=&#8221;Knee Osteoarthritis&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774384181674{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"panel-group\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div id=\"eight\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<h6>At VIM, we diagnose and treat knee osteoarthritis. Knee OA occurs when the cartilage that cushions the knee joint gradually breaks down, leading to pain, stiffness, and inflammation. It is one of the most common joint conditions in the United States, affecting millions of people and often worsening over time. Knee OA can make everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, and even standing difficult. Traditional treatments such as physical therapy, medications, and injections often provide only short-lived relief without addressing the underlying inflammation. At VIM, we offer advanced, non-surgical options for patients who have not found lasting relief through conservative treatment and are not ready for or not candidates for knee replacement.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordions][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tabs container_bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_tab title=&#8221;Angioplasty&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1533320269-1-32&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533320629605{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/vimidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/200w_d-1-300x224.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" \/><\/p>\n<h6>Angioplasty (also called percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, or PTA) is a procedure in which a thin, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted through an artery and guided to the place where the artery is narrowed.<\/h6>\n<h6>When the tube reaches the narrowed artery, a small balloon at the end of the tube inflates for a short time. The pressure from the inflated balloon presses the fat and calcium (plaque) against the wall of the artery to improve blood flow.<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=&#8221;Atherectomy&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1533320269-2-32&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533321464717{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h6>Atherectomy is a term used to describe removing the plaque from the artery. This technique is often used in conjunction with a balloon and a stent. The catheters are directed into position using x-ray movie equipment to treat the blockage in the artery. 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A metal stent becomes a permanent part of the artery. Newer stents are being made of absorbable material, like sutures, that will dissolve after several months. Stents are inserted into the artery on a thin flexible plastic tube called a catheter. The stent is positioned across the blockage using x-ray movie pictures. 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It is a virtually painless procedure that takes only a few minutes and can have dramatic results.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-section\"><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=&#8221;GAE&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;5521276b-f701-cl&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774383814796{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22218 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/vimidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/knee-gae-203x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"166\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vimidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/knee-gae-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/vimidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/knee-gae.jpg 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6>Angioplasty (also called percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, or PTA) is a procedure in which a thin, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted through an artery and guided to the place where the artery is narrowed.<\/h6>\n<h6>When the tube reaches the narrowed artery, a small balloon at the end of the tube inflates for a short time. 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