Drug-coated balloons
Drug-Coated Balloon
A balloon coated with medication that lowers the chance of the narrowing returning, now a core part of treating thigh arteries.
Balloon angioplasty and stenting
Peripheral Artery Angioplasty
Narrowed or blocked leg arteries reduce blood flow to the muscles and skin, causing pain when walking and wounds that heal slowly. Angioplasty opens the artery from the inside through a small puncture and, in many cases, avoids a large surgical incision.
When to get checked
Signs that need assessment
If you have one or more of these signs, an early check makes treatment easier.
Sudden, severe leg pain with coldness and paleness needs action right away. Do not wait.
- Calf or thigh pain when walking that eases with rest and comes back
- Coldness, numbness or pale skin in the foot
- A foot wound that heals slowly
- Foot pain at rest, especially at night
- Weak or absent pulse in the foot
Step by step
How is it treated?
A simple illustration of the steps. Tap any step or let it play on its own.
The illustration is for explanation only. Treatment plans differ from case to case and are set by the doctor after examination.
Around the world
The latest global advances
Modern techniques in the field, shared for awareness. Whether they suit your case is decided after examination and imaging.
Shockwave for calcium
Intravascular Lithotripsy
Sound waves from inside the artery crack hard calcium before dilation, for arteries a standard balloon cannot open well.
Imaging inside the artery
IVUS
Ultrasound from inside the artery measures its diameter and plaque, so balloon and stent sizes are chosen more precisely.
Dissolving scaffolds
Bioresorbable Scaffold
Scaffolds for below-the-knee arteries that support the artery for a while and then gradually dissolve, approved by the US FDA in 2024.
Is angioplasty surgery?
Angioplasty is an interventional procedure done through a small skin puncture, without a large incision. The right procedure is decided after imaging and examination.
Will I need general anesthesia?
Most limb angioplasties are done under local anesthesia; the doctor decides based on each case.
Can the narrowing come back?
It can, which is why follow-up matters, along with controlling blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol and avoiding smoking.
When should I seek help immediately?
Sudden, severe leg pain with coldness, paleness or loss of sensation is an emergency, as it may be an acute blockage.
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Shall we arrange your visit?
Contact the clinic for available times and to book an appointment that suits you.
- 74 Omar Lotfy St., Camp Caesar (directly on the tram line), Athena Tower, next to El Fagala Bookshops, above Conrad Tourism, 1st floor (elevator available), Alexandria
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- Clinic 0122 254 7573
- Emergency 0127 356 4201