Angioplasty is a procedure used to treat blockages in the arteries and veins. Angioplasty is often combined with Stenting to improve blood flow. During an angioplasty procedure, a small balloon-tipped catheter is guided into a blocked blood vessel. The balloon is inflated to open the vessel. Once the blood vessel is opened, the balloon is deflated and removed.

A stent (tiny expandable coil) may also be placed in the area of the blockage. Stents support the walls of the vessel and keep the vessel open. Angioplasty and Stenting are minimally invasive procedures, resulting in shorter hospital stays and faster recovery times.

Dr. Satya Gupta is experienced in the use of many technologies including angioplasty and Stenting for minimally invasive treatment of peripheral artery disease including cryoplasty, mechanical atherectomy, laser atherectomy and pharmacomechanical thrombolysis.

You may undergo angioplasty and Stenting during your angiogram procedure or angioplasty and Stenting may be performed at a later time.

Common indications for Angioplasty and Stenting include:

If you have moderate to severe narrowing, and symptoms such as ulcerations or pain, your doctor may feel angioplasty and Stenting is right for you.