Arterial Stenting in
Pearland & Lake Jackson, TX
Arterial stenting is a minimally invasive procedure that restores blood flow through narrowed or blocked arteries. A tiny mesh tube — a stent — is placed inside the artery to keep it open, helping to relieve symptoms and protect the limb in conditions like peripheral arterial disease.
No Large Incisions
Minimally Invasive
Image Guided
Often Same-Day Discharge
1 - 2 hrs
Typical Procedure Time
Tiny Puncture
No Large Incisions
Same Day
Most Patients Go Home
20+ Years
Of Vascular Experience
Overview
What Is a Stent Procedure?
In plain terms, stenting is a minimally invasive procedure used to open a narrowed or blocked artery so blood can flow freely again. A stent is a tiny, expandable metal mesh tube that is placed into the newly opened area of the artery and left there permanently. In peripheral arteries, it acts as a scaffold — helping to keep the artery from narrowing or closing again after it has been widened.
The procedure is performed through a small needle puncture rather than a large incision. Using X-ray imaging and contrast dye, Dr. Ayar guides a thin catheter to the blockage, widens the artery (usually with a small balloon), and then places the stent to support the artery wall. Because it is minimally invasive, most patients do not need general anesthesia or a long hospital stay.
Stenting is not the only way to treat a blockage. At your evaluation we look at the size, location, and nature of the plaque — and sometimes combine stenting with angioplasty or atherectomy to get the best result.
WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE COASTAL VASCULAR
A Physician-Owned Practice, Not a Corporate Chain
Dr. Ayar Handles Your Care
Dr. Ayar personally does every consultation and procedure. You will not be handed off to a PA or NP, as at many clinics.
Two Locations, One Physician
Many clinics have many locations and few doctors. At our Pearland and Lake Jackson offices, you always see Dr. Ayar.
Physician-Owned
Coastal Vascular Center is physician-owned, not corporately owned. Your care is guided by your doctor.
Most Insurance Accepted
We accept most insurance plans. Call our office to confirm your coverage before your visit.
The Procedure
How Does Stenting Improve Blood Flow?
Many patients feel more at ease once they understand each step. Here is what happens during an arterial stenting procedure at Coastal Vascular Center — from the first tiny puncture to restored blood flow.
Access & Numbing
Imaging & Guidance
Opening the Artery
Placing the Stent
Once the stent is in place, it stays permanently and blood flows more freely. The whole visit — prep, procedure, and a recovery monitoring period — typically takes a few hours, and most patients go home the same day.
Types of Stents
Choosing the Right Stent for You
There is more than one kind of stent, and the right choice depends on the artery being treated and the nature of the blockage. Dr. Ayar selects the option that best fits your anatomy and goals.
Bare-Metal Stents (BMS)
These stents contain no medication. They act purely as a structural scaffold, holding the artery open after it has been widened with a balloon.
Drug-Eluting Stents (DES)
Coated with medication that slowly releases into the artery wall to help prevent scar tissue growth, which can reduce the chance of the artery narrowing again. Most stents used today are drug-eluting.
Conditions We Treat
Conditions Treated by Stenting
Stenting is used to treat a range of conditions. In our practice, the focus is on the arterial problems that affect the legs, feet, and circulation — here are the ones Dr. Ayar most commonly addresses.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
The most common reason we place stents in the leg. When fatty plaque narrows the iliac, femoral, popliteal, or tibial arteries, a stent helps restore the blood flow that keeps your legs and feet healthy.
Claudication
Leg pain, cramping, or heaviness that comes on with walking and eases with rest. It is often the first clear sign of PAD — and restoring blood flow with a stent can improve how far and how comfortably you can walk.
Rest Pain & Critical Limb Ischemia
Severe foot or toe pain at rest or at night is a warning sign that the leg is not getting enough blood. In cases like this, stenting can be a limb-saving intervention that restores circulation quickly.
Arterial Ulcers & Slow-Healing Wounds
Wounds on the feet or toes that will not heal are usually starved of blood flow. Restoring circulation with a stent gives those wounds the blood supply they need to finally close.
Severe PAD & Gangrene
In the most advanced cases, blocked flow can lead to tissue death. Re-opening the artery with a stent is often a critical step in stopping progression and attempting limb salvage.
Dialysis Access & Other Arteries
Stents are also used to keep dialysis access flowing and, in select situations, to treat narrowed renal or carotid arteries. Dr. Ayar reviews each case individually to decide whether stenting is the right tool.
Take the first step toward better vascular health — schedule your consultation with Coastal Vascular Center today.
Combine Care
How Stenting Complements Angioplasty
Angioplasty and stenting are two of the most common ways to improve blood flow through the arteries — and they are often used together. Angioplasty threads a catheter with a tiny balloon to the narrowed artery, then inflates the balloon to widen it and press plaque against the artery wall.
The challenge is that an artery can sometimes narrow again over time (restenosis). That is where stents come in. A stent is placed in the newly widened area, expands with the balloon, and stays in place afterward — acting as a supportive scaffold. In some cases, an atherectomy is performed first to remove plaque, then the artery is ballooned and stented.
Reduced risk of the artery narrowing again compared with balloon angioplasty alone
Restores blood flow quickly through a minimally invasive approach
Can relieve symptoms like leg pain with walking and help wounds heal
Benefits
The Benefits of Arterial Stenting
The main goal of stenting is straightforward — restore blood flow to arteries that were narrowed or blocked, so you feel better and your risk of serious complications goes down.
Minimally Invasive
Performed through a tiny puncture rather than open surgery — no large incisions and no long hospital stay for most patients.
Restores Blood Flow
The primary benefit: re-opening arteries that were narrowed or blocked so oxygen-rich blood reaches the legs, feet, and organs.
Improves Walking & Comfort
For patients with claudication, improved circulation can mean walking farther with less pain, cramping, and fatigue.
Helps Wounds Heal
By restoring circulation, stenting can give arterial ulcers and slow-healing wounds the blood supply they need to finally close.
Reduces Re-Narrowing
A stent acts as a scaffold, and drug-eluting stents release medication to help prevent the artery from narrowing again.
Same-Day Recovery
Most patients go home the same day and can return to many normal activities shortly after, with guidance from our team.
What to Expect
Before, During, and After
Knowing what the day will look like and how recovery will go helps most patients feel confident and prepared.
Before Your Procedure
A consultation and vascular imaging — such as an ABI (ankle-brachial index) and duplex ultrasound — to map the blockage and confirm stenting is the right step.
Review your medical history and medications, including blood thinners, and tell us about any bleeding disorders or allergies — especially to contrast dye.
You will usually be asked to avoid food and drink for a period before the procedure, and a companion should be available to drive you home.
During the Procedure
The access site is numbed and the catheter is guided to the blockage using imaging — most patients feel pressure rather than pain.
The artery is widened with a balloon and the stent is placed to keep it open.
The procedure typically takes about 1 to 2 hours, though it varies with how many arteries are treated.
After the Procedure
You recover under monitoring for a short time before going home the same day in most cases.
Your care team will discuss activity limits and when you can safely resume walking and normal routines.
Antiplatelet or cholesterol medications may be prescribed, and follow-up visits plus lifestyle changes — like quitting smoking — help protect the long-term result.
Risks to Know
Infection or bleeding at the catheter insertion site.
Allergic reaction to or kidney effects from the contrast dye.
Scar tissue forming inside the stent (restenosis), which may require a repeat procedure.
Rare but serious complications can occur — your provider will review the full list with you.
Candidacy
Are You a Candidate for Stenting?
Not every blockage needs a stent, and stenting is not always the best option. Whether it is right for you depends on the location and nature of the blockage, your symptoms, your overall health, and the results of your vascular evaluation. That is why every plan at Coastal Vascular Center starts with imaging and a conversation — not a procedure.
Patients who may benefit often have:
Symptoms of PAD such as claudication or rest pain
A blockage confirmed on vascular imaging
Slow-healing foot or leg wounds tied to poor circulation
Blockages that are suitable for a minimally invasive approach
Overall health that supports an in-office or outpatient procedure
Willingness to follow medication and lifestyle recommendations
Note: some blockages are better treated with medication and lifestyle changes alone, while others may need a different or combined approach. If you have been told you have PAD or blocked arteries, the most important step is a proper vascular evaluation.
Local Care
Why Choose Coastal Vascular Center?
Coastal Vascular Center is a specialty vascular practice — artery and vein care is what we do every day. Our physicians are leaders in vascular health, using the latest minimally invasive techniques, and we offer both bare-metal and drug-eluting stents customized to your needs. Dr. Ayar performs arterial stenting at both our Pearland and Lake Jackson locations, so patients throughout the Gulf Coast region have access to expert care without the logistics of a large hospital setting. From your first consultation through recovery, our team provides compassionate support and clear communication.
Pearland Office
Lake Jackson Office
Pearland
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Angleton
Clute
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Alvin
Clear Lake
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Brazoria County
Greater Houston
FAQS
Arterial Stenting FAQs
Answers to common questions about arterial stenting for patients in Pearland, Lake Jackson, and the greater Houston area.
What is an arterial stenting procedure?
Why would someone need an arterial stent?
What symptoms can arterial stenting help with?
How is arterial stenting performed?
Will I be awake during the procedure?
How long does an arterial stenting procedure take?
How does stenting relate to angioplasty and atherectomy?
How long does a stent last, and where do you offer stenting near Houston?
More From Our Practice
Other Services We Offer
Vein Procedures
Varicose Veins
Spider Veins
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Leg Swelling
Leg Ulcers
Leg Discoloration
Arterial Care
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Claudication
Rest Pain
Arterial Ulcers
Gangrene
Specialty Treatments
Dialysis Access Management
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
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Varicose Vein Treatment
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Spider Veins
Leg Swelling
Leg Ulcers
Leg Discoloration
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Expert Care
Have Questions? Let's Talk.
If you are experiencing leg pain, cramping, coldness, or slow-healing wounds — or you have been told you have blocked arteries — arterial stenting at Coastal Vascular Center could help restore your blood flow and your quality of life. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn whether stenting is right for you.
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