Peripheral Stenting

Peripheral Stenting is one treatment option for addressing Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). PAD refers to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, or lesions, on the inside of an artery. These plaques are composed of cholesterol, fatty deposits, and other substances. Over time, the plaques increase in size, progressively restricting the flow of blood through the artery. PAD in the arteries of the legs can lead to pain in the legs due to the reduced blood flow. Left untreated, PAD can progress to completely blocking blood vessels, which can lead to ulcers, tissue death, and gangrene.

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Peripheral Artery Stenting is one common treatment option for treating Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). In cases where balloon angioplasty has achieved suboptimal results, a physician may determine that placing a stent can further improve the vessel lumen to increase blood flow.

Self-expanding peripheral stents are introduced into a blood vessel with a standard introducer system and delivered to the lesion with the aid of a guidewire. The stent is constrained within an inner catheter which, once the stent is in proper position, is pulled back and the stent is deployed. Self-expanding stents exert constant outward radial force until they reach their pre-set diameter. This is intended to force plaque against the arterial wall and improve blood flow.

Once proper stent placement has been confirmed, the stent delivery catheter, guidewire, and introducer sheath are removed, and the entry site is closed either with manual pressure or a percutaneous closure device.