Angioplasty for PAD in NY
At American Endovascular, we specialize in minimally invasive PAD treatments, including angioplasty procedures, for patients in New York. Angioplasty is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure designed to open blocked or narrowed arteries that supply blood to the legs due to peripheral artery disease (PAD). It uses a catheter with an inflatable balloon to widen the arteries. By restoring normal blood flow and circulation, angioplasty can help relieve PAD symptoms such as leg pain, cramping, and weakness.
Benefits of Angioplasty Procedure
Angioplasty procedures for peripheral artery disease open narrowed or blocked arteries in your legs without the need for more invasive surgery. This treatment allows blood to flow more freely through an artery, giving the legs and feet a better blood supply. Unlike traditional surgery, an angioplasty also offers the following benefits:
- Fewer risks and complications
- Less invasive with no scarring
- Lower cost than a surgical procedure
- No hospital stay required
- Faster recovery time
- Minimal pain or discomfort during and after the procedure
Candidates for Angioplasty
Angioplasty is recommended for moderate to severe PAD cases where lifestyle changes and medications have not provided relief. You may be a candidate for angioplasty if you have been diagnosed with PAD and are experiencing symptoms such as:
- Chronic leg pain and rest pain
- Cramping in your calf muscles
- Changes in the color of your legs
- Leg numbness, tingling, or weakness
- Limitations to your daily activities
- Pain or burning in the calves or feet without activity
- Wounds or sores on your legs, feet, or toes that won’t heal
How to Prepare for Angioplasty Procedure
Before your angioplasty procedure, one of our affiliated vascular specialists in New York will explain to you what happens before, during, and after your treatment. Preparation for angioplasty may also involve the following:
- Review of family and medical history
- Make a list of all current medications and supplements that you take
- Tell your doctor about any known allergies to medications or contrast dye
- Avoid taking blood-thinning medications before treatment
- Stop drinking or eating 6 hours before your procedure
- Arrange for someone to drive you home
Schedule an Appointment at your nearest American Endovascular affiliated center.
How is a Balloon Angioplasty Performed
Our affiliated vascular specialists are experts in performing minimally invasive angioplasty procedures in New York. Here’s what you can expect during the procedure:
- Local Anesthesia & Sedation – You’ll receive local anesthesia and mild sedation to keep you relaxed and comfortable.
- Catheter Insertion: Using X–ray image guidance, a small incision is made in the groin to insert a catheter with a deflated balloon at the tip into the artery.
- Balloon Inflation – The balloon at the tip of the catheter is then inflated with contrast fluid, opening and widening the blocked artery.
- Stent Placement (if needed) – In some cases, a stent is placed to keep the artery open long-term.
- Final Imaging & Removal – The catheter is removed, and the incision site is closed once the doctor confirms through imaging that the blood is now flowing freely through the arteries.
The entire procedure typically takes an hour, and most patients can return home the same day.
Angioplasty Recovery Time
After the angioplasty, you are moved into one of our recovery areas and monitored for a few hours before being discharged. You may experience some mild soreness, bruising, or discomfort at the catheter insertion site, which is normal. However, recovery from an angioplasty procedure is generally quick, with most patients returning to work and their daily activities within a few days. While walking is encouraged to improve circulation, we recommend avoiding strenuous activity for about 1-2 weeks.
What to Expect After Angioplasty Procedure
After undergoing angioplasty for PAD, most patients experience immediate improvements in blood flow and symptom relief, including leg pain and cramping. To maintain these successful outcomes of your angioplasty, your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes such as adopting a healthy diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol, regular exercise, and quitting smoking.
Most patients recover quickly and enjoy a better quality of life with improved mobility. However, long-term lifestyle changes and regular checkups are essential to keeping arteries open and preventing PAD from progressing in the future. To experience long-term symptom relief, it’s important to schedule regular follow-up appointments with your doctor, take prescribed medications, and continue to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
Why Choose American Endovascular for Angioplasty?
At American Endovascular, we specialize in minimally invasive angioplasty procedures, providing exceptional vascular care across New York to treat PAD. Our affiliated vascular specialists have performed thousands of successful angioplasty procedures, using advanced imaging technology for precise and effective PAD treatment that restores blood flow to your legs and improves circulation to relieve your symptoms. Our minimally invasive approach to treating PAD with an angioplasty means no major surgery, faster recovery times, and lower risk of complications.
Our Vascular Specialists in NY
At American Endovascular, our affiliated vascular specialists are experts in performing angioplasty procedures for patients in New York and New Jersey. With years of experience and a patient-centered approach, our team ensures that you receive the best possible care for your vascular health to manage and treat PAD.
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