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Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) affects over 20% of adults over 60, causing reduced blood flow, leg pain, and dangerous wounds that can lead to amputation. At Big Apple Medical Care in Bay Ridge, our minimally invasive angiogram and endovascular treatments restore blood flow to affected limbs with a 92% clinical success rate, offering rapid relief from symptoms and a 76% reduction in amputation risk compared to medication alone.

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What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?

Affects 8.5 million Americans, including 20% of adults over 60
Causes narrowing or blockage of arteries carrying blood to the legs
Risk increases with age, smoking, diabetes (affecting 41% of diabetics)
Common symptoms include:
- Leg pain while walking (claudication) that resolves with rest
- Wounds or ulcers that heal slowly or not at all (present in 30% of cases)
- Cold feet or legs compared to the rest of the body
- Decreased or absent pulse in legs or feet
- Hair loss on feet and legs
- Shiny skin on the legs
- Severe cases can lead to tissue death and amputation (15-20% risk)

Our Advanced PAD Treatment Options in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

Immediate Symptom Relief
- 76% of patients experience significant pain reduction within days
- Walking distance improves by an average of 150% within 4 weeks
- 92% reduction in rest pain for patients with severe PAD
Wound Healing
- 83% of non-healing wounds show improvement within 2 weeks
- Complete wound healing in 65% of cases within 3 months
- 76% reduced amputation risk compared to medication alone
Minimally Invasive Approach
- Outpatient procedure in 94% of cases
- No surgical incisions or general anesthesia needed
- 97% of patients return home same day
- 85% lower complication rate than open surgical bypass
Long-Term Outcomes
- 82% maintain improved blood flow at 12 months
- 73% reduction in PAD-related hospitalizations
- 89% of patients report improved quality of life
- 65% can discontinue or reduce pain medications

Are You a Candidate for Endovascular PAD Treatment?

You may benefit from our procedures if:

You experience leg pain when walking that improves with rest
You have non-healing wounds on your feet or legs
You’ve been diagnosed with PAD through ABI testing or ultrasound
Medications and lifestyle changes haven’t adequately controlled symptoms
You have diabetes with circulation problems (41% of diabetics develop PAD)
You want to avoid open surgical bypass or amputation
You need faster recovery than traditional surgery allows

What to Expect During Your Procedure

Before: Comprehensive evaluation including ultrasound and ABI testing
During:
- Comfortable sedation with local anesthesia
- Small access point in groin or wrist
- Real-time imaging guides specialized catheters to blockages
- Blockages treated with appropriate techniques (angioplasty, stenting, etc.)
- Procedure typically takes 60-120 minutes
- Success confirmed with completion angiogram
After:
- Brief monitoring period (4-6 hours)
- Return home same day in most cases
- Small bandage at access site, no stitches needed

Take charge of your health and schedule your appointment with Big Apple Medical Care today. Our friendly staff is ready to assist you in achieving your health goals and ensuring you receive the care you deserve. Call us or book your appointment online, and experience the difference in personalized, patient-centered care.