Angiography Specialist

A peripheral angiogram can help determine if you have PAD. The test takes only between one and three hours, and it does not usually require an overnight stay.

First, an IV delivers a sedative to keep you relaxed during the procedure. A local anesthetic numbs your groin area.

Next, your practitioner creates a needle puncture to gain access to your artery. They insert a long, thin tube called a catheter into the artery. A special dye moves through the catheter and into your blood vessel.

X-ray imaging follows, and the dye shows areas of your arteries that are narrowed or blocked. Once the procedure is complete, you’ll head to a recovery room for a few hours before going home.

Angioplasty is a procedure that opens clogged arteries, improving blood flow and lessening symptoms associated with narrowed or blocked arteries. The procedure is less invasive than other options and is performed by a cardiologist.

An IV delivers a sedative and medication to thin your blood. A local anesthetic in the incision area prevents pain as your doctor inserts a guidewire and long, thin catheter into your artery.

Special dye and real-time X-ray imaging provide visual guidance as another catheter enters your artery through the first catheter. A tiny balloon at the end of this catheter is inflated and gently widens the artery to improve blood flow. In some cases, a stent is inserted during the procedure to help the artery remain open.

After the procedure, pressure or a closure device stops bleeding at the incision site. After a few hours of rest and monitoring, you’ll be able to get up and walk around. You may spend a night in the hospital for observation, but you should be able to go home the following day.

If you have questions or concerns about angioplasty or other treatments for PAD, contact the team at Vascular Management Associates today.
An IV delivers a sedative and medication to thin your blood. A local anesthetic in the incision area prevents pain as your doctor inserts a guidewire and long, thin catheter into your artery.

Special dye and real-time X-ray imaging provide visual guidance as another catheter enters your artery through the first catheter. A tiny balloon at the end of this catheter is inflated and gently widens the artery to improve blood flow. In some cases, a stent is inserted during the procedure to help the artery remain open.