TREATMENT

Angioplasty

VASCULAR & BALLOON PROCEDURE

Angioplasty is a minimally invasive vascular procedure that uses a small balloon to widen a narrowed or blocked blood vessel. For selected patients, angioplasty may improve blood flow, reduce symptoms, and support healing when circulation is limited.
  • Opens narrowed vessels
  • Uses balloon treatment
  • May improve blood flow
  • Often catheter-guided
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Quick Summary

Key takeaway: Angioplasty uses a balloon on a catheter to widen a narrowed artery or vein and improve the vessel opening.

The procedure may be used alone or with other treatments such as atherectomy or stenting depending on the blockage, vessel response, symptoms, and overall circulation goals.

WHAT IS ANGIOPLASTY?

Angioplasty is a catheter-based procedure used to open a narrowed or blocked blood vessel. A small balloon is guided to the treatment area and inflated to widen the vessel so blood can flow more easily.

After the balloon is inflated, it is deflated and removed. In some cases, angioplasty is enough by itself. In other cases, a stent may be placed to help hold the vessel open, or atherectomy may be used first to reduce plaque burden.

Angioplasty is not appropriate for every vascular blockage. Treatment planning depends on the vessel involved, blockage length, plaque type, symptoms, imaging findings, and overall health.

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 is appropriate based on symptoms, circulation testing, imaging findings, vessel anatomy, and overall health.

Conditions Treated

Angioplasty 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 walking pain, wounds, or poor circulation.

Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease

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

Renovascular Disease

Selected kidney artery narrowing may require vascular evaluation and treatment planning.

Dialysis Access Narrowing

Angioplasty may be used to treat narrowed areas in selected dialysis access circuits.

Benefits of Treatment

  • Widens narrowed vessels
  • May restore blood flow
  • May reduce symptoms
  • Supports wound healing
  • Avoids large incision
Benefits depend on blockage location, vessel size, disease severity, vessel response, and follow-up care.

How the Procedure Works / What to Expect

Angioplasty is performed with imaging guidance. A catheter is guided to the narrowed vessel, and a balloon is inflated to widen the treatment area.

Preparation Before Treatment

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

During the Procedure

  • A catheter is placed
  • Balloon opens narrowing
  • Blood flow is checked

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
  • Stent may be needed

Related Treatments / Alternatives

Depending on blockage type, vessel response, and treatment goals, angioplasty may be combined with other vascular procedures.

Angioplasty & Stenting

A combined approach that may use balloon treatment and stent support to improve blood flow.

Atherectomy

A plaque-removal procedure that may prepare selected vessels before angioplasty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a balloon catheter to widen a narrowed or blocked blood vessel.
No. Angioplasty uses a balloon to open a vessel. Stenting places a small mesh tube to help hold the vessel open when needed.
Angioplasty may be used when narrowed vessels limit blood flow and symptoms, wounds, or circulation testing support treatment.
Yes. Some vessels respond well to balloon treatment alone, while others need a stent depending on anatomy and vessel response.
Yes. Re-narrowing can occur, so follow-up care, medication, walking, and risk-factor control remain important.
The best option depends on symptoms, circulation testing, imaging findings, blockage location, vessel size, plaque type, 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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