Peripheral Angioplasty: Peripheral angioplasty is a procedure that helps to open blockages in peripheral arteries. A catheter is inserted into a tiny incision that is made in your groin. A contrast “dye” is injected into the catheter and x-ray images are then taken. A tiny balloon is pushed through the catheter to the blockage area. The doctor will then inflate and deflate the balloon a few times to compress the plaque. If a stent is needed, it will be fitted over the balloon. When the balloon is inflated, the stent will be pressed against the artery wall to hold the area open.

 Renal Angioplasty: Renal angioplasty is a procedure that helps to open blockages in the arteries going into the kidneys. A catheter is inserted into a tiny incision that is made in your groin. A contrast “dye” is injected into the catheter and x-ray images are then taken. A tiny balloon is pushed through the catheter to the blockage area. The doctor will then inflate and deflate the balloon a few times to compress the plaque. If a stent is needed, it will be fitted over the balloon. When the balloon is inflated, the stent will be pressed against the artery wall to hold the area open.

 Peripheral Angiography: This is a procedure done to map the blood flow through your lower legs. A tiny incision is made in the groin and a catheter is inserted. Contrast “dye” is injected into the catheter and x-rays are taken. The x-rays map your blood flow to show where any blockages may be.

 Renal Angiography: This is a procedure done to map the blood flow through your kidneys. A tiny incision is made in the groin and a catheter is inserted. Contrast “dye” is injected into the catheter and x-rays are taken. The x-rays map your blood flow to show where any blockages may be.