Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment in Lucknow
Advanced Minimally Invasive Vascular Care By Dr. Vrishit Saraswat
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a serious vascular condition caused by narrowing or blockage of arteries supplying blood to the legs. Reduced blood flow can lead to leg pain, difficulty walking, non-healing wounds, gangrene, and increased risk of limb loss if left untreated.
Early diagnosis and advanced minimally invasive treatment can restore blood circulation, relieve symptoms, and help prevent complications.
What Is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?
Peripheral Artery Disease occurs when fatty deposits (plaque) build up inside arteries, reducing blood flow to the legs and feet. PAD is commonly associated with atherosclerosis and can gradually worsen over time.
PAD affects circulation and may interfere with walking, wound healing, and daily activities.
Common Symptoms of PAD
Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease may experience:
- Leg pain while walking (claudication)
- Leg cramps during activity
- Cold feet or toes
- Numbness or weakness in legs
- Non-healing foot ulcers
- Discoloration of feet or toes
- Burning pain at rest
- Gangrene in severe cases
- Reduced walking distance
Symptoms often worsen without treatment.
Know more about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?
Common Symptoms of PAD
Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease may experience:
- Leg pain while walking (claudication)
- Leg cramps during activity
- Cold feet or toes
- Numbness or weakness in legs
- Non-healing foot ulcers
- Discoloration of feet or toes
- Burning pain at rest
- Gangrene in severe cases
- Reduced walking distance
Symptoms often worsen without treatment.
Causes & Risk Factors
Several conditions increase the risk of PAD, including:
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Kidney disease
- Increasing age
- Sedentary lifestyle
Patients with diabetes and smoking history are at significantly higher risk.
Why Early PAD Treatment Is Important
Untreated PAD can lead to:
- Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI)
- Non-healing ulcers
- Severe infection
- Gangrene
- Amputation
- Increased cardiovascular risk
Early vascular intervention helps restore circulation and reduce complications.
Advanced PAD Treatment Options
Peripheral Angioplasty
Peripheral angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to open blocked arteries in the legs.
During the procedure:
- A tiny catheter is inserted through a small puncture
- Balloons are used to widen narrowed arteries
- Blood flow is restored to affected areas
Benefits of Angioplasty:
- Minimally invasive treatment
- No major surgery
- Faster recovery
- Improved walking ability
- Better wound healing
- Reduced pain
Peripheral Stenting
In some cases, stents may be placed inside arteries to keep them open and maintain blood flow.
Stenting improves circulation and helps prevent re-narrowing of arteries.
Limb Salvage Procedures
Advanced vascular interventions help preserve the affected limb and reduce the need for amputation in severe PAD cases.
Limb salvage treatment focuses on:
- Restoring blood supply
- Healing wounds
- Improving circulation
- Preventing tissue loss
Image-Guided Minimally Invasive Vascular Treatment
Modern interventional radiology procedures use advanced imaging technology for precise treatment of blocked arteries without large surgical cuts.
Advantages include:
- Minimal pain
- Tiny punctures
- Short hospital stay
- Faster recovery
- Reduced surgical risk