If your arteries have become blocked or narrowed from a build-up of cholesterol, cells, or other substances, your doctor may suggest a procedure called angioplasty. You may be wondering what is angioplasty? Are there different types of angioplasty? How is it different from surgery? What are the risks and benefits? This article will help serve…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 8.5 million people in the United States have peripheral artery disease (PAD). (i) Blocked leg arteries are a serious complication of PAD that can lead to non-healing sores and possibly amputation of the affected limb. A minimally invasive endovascular procedure can treat these blocked leg arteries.…
