Peripheral Arterial Disease Evaluation and Treatment

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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is also known as peripheral vascular disease. It is a relatively common condition that can result from clogged or narrowed arteries. One symptom of PAD is claudication, a pain or weakness in the legs while walking. If left untreated, PAD can cause significant leg pain and eventually gangrene, requiring amputation.

The interventional radiologists and vascular surgeon at VIVA offer simple, painless tests to diagnose PAD. The most important test is called the ankle-brachial index (ABI).

VIVA physicians provide a full range of PAD treatments and can perform the most appropriate procedure for each patient. These procedures range from front-line treatments for PAD today, including surgical bypass, angioplasty and stenting, to relatively new procedures including laser atherectomy, cryoplasty and rotational atherectomy.

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Sources:
Society of Interventional Radiology, Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates

“VIVA physicians offer simple, painless tests to diagnose PAD. They also provide a full range of treatments and can perform the most appropriate procedure for each patient.”