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Angioplasty & Stenting

VASCULAR & ARTERIAL PROCEDURE

Angioplasty and stenting are minimally invasive vascular procedures used to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels and help improve blood flow. For selected patients, these treatments may reduce symptoms, support wound healing, or protect limb health.
  • Opens narrowed vessels
  • May improve blood flow
  • Uses catheter guidance
  • Often minimally invasive
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  • Supportive care and recovery guidance
  • Care across 4 Las Vegas locations
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Quick Summary

Key takeaway: Angioplasty uses a small balloon to widen a narrowed blood vessel, while stenting may place a small mesh tube to help keep the vessel open.

These procedures may be used for selected artery or vein problems depending on symptoms, blockage location, vessel anatomy, circulation needs, and overall health.

WHAT ARE ANGIOPLASTY & STENTING?

Angioplasty is a catheter-based procedure that uses a small balloon to open a narrowed or blocked blood vessel. The balloon is guided to the treatment area, inflated to widen the vessel, and then removed.

Stenting may be performed during or after angioplasty when additional support is needed. A stent is a small mesh tube that remains inside the vessel to help hold it open and support blood flow.

Angioplasty and stenting are not right for every blockage. Treatment planning depends on the vessel involved, narrowing severity, symptoms, imaging findings, medical risk, and whether another procedure may be safer or more durable.

Who May Be a Good Candidate

  • Narrowed blood vessel
  • Poor circulation symptoms
  • PAD-related blockage
  • Wound healing concern
  • Suitable vessel anatomy
A full evaluation helps determine whether angioplasty, stenting, or another vascular treatment is appropriate based on symptoms, imaging findings, vessel anatomy, and overall health.

Conditions Treated

Angioplasty and stenting may be considered for selected vascular conditions where narrowed or blocked vessels are limiting blood flow.

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Narrowed leg arteries can reduce blood flow and cause pain, wounds, or poor circulation.

Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease

Blockages in the pelvic arteries can limit blood flow to the legs and affect walking.

Renovascular Disease

Narrowing near the kidney arteries may require vascular evaluation in selected cases.

Venous Narrowing

Some narrowed veins may require stenting when symptoms and anatomy support treatment.

Benefits of Treatment

  • Improves vessel opening
  • May restore blood flow
  • May reduce symptoms
  • Supports wound healing
  • Avoids large incision
Benefits depend on blockage location, vessel size, disease severity, stent need, and follow-up care.

How the Procedure Works / What to Expect

Angioplasty and stenting are performed with imaging guidance. A catheter is guided to the narrowed vessel, and treatment is used to improve the opening and restore flow when possible.

Preparation Before Treatment

  • Vascular imaging is reviewed
  • Medications are checked
  • Circulation goals are confirmed

During the Procedure

  • A catheter is placed
  • Balloon opens narrowing
  • Stent may be placed

Recovery & Aftercare

  • Access site is monitored
  • Activity limits may apply
  • Follow-up testing may be needed

Risks / Considerations

  • Bleeding can occur
  • Re-narrowing is possible
  • More treatment may be needed

Related Treatments / Alternatives

Depending on blockage location, vessel anatomy, and treatment goals, angioplasty and stenting may be considered alongside other vascular procedures.

Angioplasty

A balloon-based procedure used to open narrowed vessels and improve blood flow.

Vascular Stenting

A stent-based procedure used to support selected vessels after narrowing is treated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Angioplasty uses a balloon to open a narrowed vessel, while stenting may place a small mesh tube to help keep the vessel open.
No. Some vessels are treated with angioplasty alone, while others need a stent depending on vessel response, anatomy, and treatment goals.
Angioplasty and stenting may be used for selected arterial or venous narrowing, including PAD-related blockages and other vascular circulation problems.
Yes. These procedures are usually performed through a small catheter access point using imaging guidance rather than a large open incision.
Yes. Re-narrowing can occur over time, so follow-up care, medication, and risk-factor control remain important.
The best option depends on symptoms, circulation testing, imaging findings, vessel anatomy, blockage severity, and overall health.

Locations

LVVIS offers vascular evaluation and treatment planning at multiple Las Vegas locations. Choose the office that is most convenient when scheduling your visit.

LVVIS West Side Consultation Office

8930 W Sunset Rd, Suite 350
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Consultations and vascular evaluations

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LV2 Limb & Vascular Division

8930 W Sunset Rd, Suite 350
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Limb preservation and podiatry partnership care

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LVVIS East Procedure Office

2250 E Flamingo Rd, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Procedures, diagnostics, and circulatory care

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LVVIS West Side Surgical Center

6120 S Fort Apache Rd, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Advanced vascular and interventional procedures

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