Lower Extremity Artery Disease
Vascular disease affecting the arteries from the groin to the foot.
- Femoral artery aneurysm
Ballooning of the artery. These aneurysms rarely rupture do cause abnormal flow and can flick off pieces of clot that damage the arteries further down the leg. This can result in wounds, gangrene and or amputation.
Read More- Femoral artery occlusive disease
Blockages (plaque) in the arteries from the groin to the knee. Blockage in this artery can cause calf pain and tightness or cramping with walking. Advanced disease can result in wounds or gangrene and or amputation.
Read More- Popliteal artery aneurysm
Ballooning of the artery. These aneurysms rarely rupture do cause abnormal flow and can flick off pieces of clot that damage the arteries further down the leg. This can result in wounds, gangrene and or amputation. They can also grow large enough to cause lower leg swelling and nerve compression symptoms.
Read More- Popliteal artery occlusive disease
Blockages (plaque) in the artery behind the knee. Blockage in this artery can cause calf pain and tightness or cramping with walking. Advanced disease can result in wounds or gangrene and amputation.
Read More- Tibial artery occlusive disease
Blockages (plaque) in the arteries between the knee and the foot typically associated with diabetes and advanced age. Advanced blockage in these arteries can cause rest pain, wounds or gangrene and amputation.
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Conditions We Treat
Vascular Disease has many different forms and can affect any part of the body. We specialize in treating vascular disease in all parts of the body except the heart. Interventions we perform can improve the quality of life and importantly prevent stroke, amputation, and death.
