16 Sep Angioplasty and Stent Placement Helps Open Up Block Arteries
For the millions of Americans that suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD) with claudication (leg pain) especially when walking, angioplasty in combination with a stent may be recommended to increase blood flow to the legs, thereby decreasing the possibility of amputation in more advanced PAD cases. While lifestyle changes that include a cessation of smoking, a healthy diet and exercise are...