Peripheral angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to open blocked or narrowed arteries outside the heart, most commonly in the legs (peripheral artery disease – PAD). By restoring blood flow, angioplasty relieves pain, improves mobility, and prevents complications like ulcers or gangrene.
Peripheral angioplasty is a procedure where a small balloon-tipped catheter is inserted into a narrowed artery and inflated to open it. Sometimes a stent (metal mesh tube) is placed to keep the artery open.
It is performed to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD), which causes reduced blood flow to the legs. Symptoms include:
Yes. It is a safe and commonly performed procedure. Risks like bleeding, infection, or re-narrowing of the artery (restenosis) are possible but minimized in advanced cardiac centers.
These changes help prevent further blockages.
If you are experiencing leg pain, non-healing wounds, or other symptoms of poor circulation, the Cardiology & Vascular Intervention Team at Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) offers advanced peripheral angioplasty and stenting with expert care and long-term support.
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