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PTA of the Femoral Artery - Procedures
Reasons for the Procedure
Reasons a PTA of the femoral artery may be performed include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Medical management that has not improved symptoms, or worsening of symptoms despite medical management
- Severe disability (intermittent claudication that causes interference with lifestyle and/or ability to work)
- Nonhealing wounds
- Infection or gangrene
- Ischemic rest pain (lack of oxygen and nutrients to the leg resulting in pain at rest)
- Danger of losing the limb due to decreased blood flow
Not all peripheral arterial disease can be treated with PTA. Your physician will decide the best treatment of your PAD based on your individual circumstances.
There may be other reasons for your physician to recommend PTA.