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    What is the treatment for Peripheral Vascular Disease?

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  • Dr Brendan Stanley

    Vascular Surgeon

    Dr Brendan Stanley is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with over 25 years' experience. He practices in Perth, Murdoch and Mandurah, Western Australia. Brendan has … View Profile

    The goal of treatment in PVD is to reduce symptoms by treating the underlying causes. This may involve stopping smoking, improving diet, having regular exercise, and taking medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) and diabetes if present.

    The next stage is to improve the blood flow beyond the blocked artery.

    In 90% of cases, the blood flow to the leg is improved with minimally invasive angioplasty and/or stenting procedures to open narrowed or blocked arteries. This technique involves the use of catheters, balloons and stents. It occurs through a small keyhole incision in the groin performed under local anaesthetic to access the femoral artery which allows access to unblock the diseased artery.

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