Most patients go home same day
Interventional radiologists
Opens blocked arteries with a balloon — a tiny balloon-tipped catheter is guided to the narrowed artery and gently inflated to restore blood flow.
Inserts a metal scaffold to keep the artery open after angioplasty, so blood keeps flowing freely where a vessel tends to re-narrow.
Removes plaque buildup from arteries using a rotating device — ideal for hardened, calcified blockages that resist a balloon alone.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) management frequently involves taking medications to control symptoms and slow progression of the disease.
No hospital stay. You go home the same day.
A tiny access point in the groin — no open surgery.
Most patients return to normal activity within a day or two.
Medically necessary PAD treatment is covered by most major plans and Medicare.
PAD is usually diagnosed in the office with a bedside test called an ankle-brachial index. It uses ultrasound and blood pressure cuffs to evaluate the circulation in your arms and legs — quick, painless, and non-invasive.
If the ABI is abnormal, our specialists may order MRA or CT angiography to determine the extent of the problem and plan your treatment precisely — so the procedure is targeted to exactly the right artery.
Want the full picture? Learn how we screen, test, and diagnose PAD before building your personalized treatment plan.
| Treatment | Invasiveness | Recovery time | Anesthesia | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angioplasty & stenting WHAT WE DO | Minimally invasive | Next day | Local only | High |
| Atherectomy | Minimally invasive | Next day | Local only | High |
| Medication & lifestyle | Non-invasive | Ongoing | None | Good (early stage) |
| Open bypass surgery | Surgical | 4-8 weeks | General | High |
| Doing nothing | - | - | None | Risk of limb loss |
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PAD is treated with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures that restore blood flow to the legs. A small IV and wire are inserted through the groin, and the diseased artery is reopened with a balloon (angioplasty) or held open with a stent. Because they avoid large incisions and open surgery, most patients go home the same day.
Early-stage PAD is often managed with medication and lifestyle changes. The right approach is chosen for your circumstances.
No. Our PAD treatments are minimally invasive and don't require an overnight hospital stay. Because they avoid large incisions and open surgery, patients are often discharged the same day with minimal recovery time.
A small IV and wire are inserted through the groin under local numbing. Once a blood vessel is accessed, live imaging guides the wire past the affected artery. The diseased artery is then treated with a balloon to widen it (angioplasty) or a stent to hold it open and increase blood flow.
PAD is usually diagnosed in the office with an ankle-brachial index (ABI), a bedside test using ultrasound and blood pressure cuffs to evaluate circulation in the arms and legs. If the test is abnormal, imaging such as MRA or CT angiography may be ordered to determine the extent of the problem and plan your treatment.
Yes. Medically necessary PAD treatment is covered by most major insurance plans and Medicare. Our team verifies your benefits and handles the paperwork before treatment begins, so you'll know what to expect up front.
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