What is Percutaneous Peripheral Intervention

1. What is Percutaneous Peripheral Intervention?

2. Percutaneous Peripheral Intervention Percutaneous peripheral intervention is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to open narrowed or blocked coronary and peripheral arteries that are restricting blood flow.PPI methods may be deemed necessary to address plaque buildup in any non-cardiac artery and are excellent treatment options for those who struggle with peripheral artery disease (PAD).

3. When is percutaneous peripheral intervention performed? Find out with our guide! PPI procedures are typically performed when there is a blockage in a peripheral artery or when blood flow has been restricted due to a narrowed artery. PPI may be recommended when plaque buildup has become significant enough to cause pain and to impact one’s quality of life. This type of procedure is commonly utilized for peripheral artery disease patients, especially when accompanied by symptoms of leg pain. Vascular specialists may provide the recommendation to avoid more invasive treatments. 

4. How is a Percutaneous Peripheral Procedure Performed? PPI procedures are performed by inserting a catheter, a flexible thin tube responsible for transporting fluid, into the blocked artery. A small incision is made into the skin and the catheter is threaded into the area that is blocked. The details and process of the procedure will vary based on which peripheral intervention procedure is being performed. There are three dominant types of PPI procedures, which are performed at USA Vascular Centers: atherectomy, angioplasty, and stent placement. Atherectomyis a procedure where a blade is attached to the tip of the catheter to scrape away the plaque. This opens up the artery to allow normal blood flow by removing the majority of plaque causing the blockage.  Angioplastyis a procedure to open the artery by using a balloon attached to the catheter which goes to the site of the blockage. The balloon is then inflated to open the artery by pressing the plaque buildup against the walls. Stent placementopens narrowed or blocked blood vessels by placing a stent inside the artery to keep it open. In this procedure, a catheter is inserted into the affected artery to widen the opening and a mesh stent is secured into place to ensure it is permanent.

5. Percutaneous Peripheral Intervention for PAD USA Vascular Centers offers percutaneous peripheral interventiontreatment for patients who suffer from PAD. Our vascular specialists perform minimally invasive procedures, like  angioplasty or stent placement, to open up the arteries, normalize blood flow, and source the much-needed relief they deserve. PPI is an outpatient procedure that allows patients to return home the same day. Percutaneous peripheral intervention can reduce PAD-associated symptoms, which include: Leg pain during physical activity Weakness or numbness in legs Heaviness in legs

6. Schedule Treatment with USA Vascular Centers It may be possible to reduce symptoms of PAD and prevent progression of the disease with a percutaneous peripheral intervention procedure. The vascular specialists at USA Vascular Centers will work with you to develop a treatment plan that can alleviate your symptoms. Schedule a consultation online or call 888.773.2193 for an appointment. Get the help you need to regain your mobility and improve your quality of life. 

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