Your PAD Treatment Options

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a condition characterized by the gradual buildup of plaque in the arteries, also known as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis can affect any artery and is often most troublesome when it affects the arteries of the legs.

Over time, this buildup of plaque causes the arteries to become progressively narrower, reducing blood flow to the legs and feet. This blockage of blood flow causes pain. In more critical situations, PAD can ultimately lead to amputation of the affected limb.

Established Procedures Have Drawbacks

Treatment options for PAD range from lifestyle changes and medication for mild conditions to surgical and endovascular interventional procedures for more serious cases. Bypass surgery has been the established and accepted procedure for over 30 years, but this procedure may not be viable for some patients who tend to be older and face a number of co-morbidities.

Minimally invasive endovascular procedures, also called interventional procedures, are an option to surgery. These treatments are likely to cause less morbidity and mortality than the more invasive surgical procedures. Interventional medical devices with various methods of action are in clinical use to treat atherosclerotic peripheral arteries. Acutely, the devices may improve blood flow. Long-term, however, these treatments may not endure, in part due to reblockage of the vessels.

Beneficial New Clinical Choice

The Minnow Medical Peripheral Vascular System™ may offer an endovascular therapy that provides both patients and physicians an alternative for the treatment of PAD.