Peripheral Balloon and Stent

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Peripheral endovascular procedures treat leg artery stenosis or occlusion mostly without open surgery in the angio suite. Less traumatic than classic bypass; many patients return to daily life quickly.

Balloon angioplasty

A thin catheter reaches the lesion via groin or wrist; inflating the balloon compresses plaque and widens the lumen. Usually under local anaesthesia with sedation.

Stenting

Metal stent scaffolding is used when dissection or elastic recoil is a concern. Drug-eluting technologies help reduce restenosis.

Advantages

Small puncture, fast mobilisation, short hospital stay in most cases.

Typical indications

Claudication, critical ischaemia, suitable iliac/femoropopliteal lesions.

After the procedure

Antithrombotic protocol, vascular follow-up, smoking cessation and lipid management support long-term patency.

FAQ

  • Painful? Usually tolerated with local anaesthesia.
  • Re-narrowing? Lifestyle and medication adherence reduce risk.
  • Stent every time? No; sometimes balloon alone is enough.
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