PAD Treatment in Nashville and Murfreesboro
Minimally Invasive Care for Poor Circulation and Leg Pain
At Murfreesboro Vascular and Interventional, we evaluate and treat Peripheral Artery Disease, also called PAD, with a focus on improving blood flow through precise, image guided care. PAD develops when arteries that carry blood to the legs or arms become narrowed or blocked, often because plaque builds up inside the blood vessels. This can limit circulation and may lead to leg pain, slow healing wounds, skin changes, and other symptoms that affect daily life.
Our board certified vascular and interventional radiologists provide PAD diagnosis and treatment planning in Murfreesboro for patients across Middle Tennessee. Depending on your evaluation, treatment may include an arteriogram to identify narrowed or blocked arteries, followed by options such as angioplasty, stenting, or atherectomy to help restore blood flow.
Why Patients Choose MVI for PAD Treatment in Nashville
Focused PAD Evaluation
We begin with a careful review of your medical history, symptoms, and circulation concerns. PAD can cause classic leg pain while walking, but many people have mild, unusual, or even no obvious symptoms. A detailed exam helps us determine whether additional diagnostic testing is appropriate.
Minimally Invasive Treatment Options
When treatment is recommended, we use minimally invasive techniques designed to view and treat blocked or narrowed arteries through a small catheter. These options may include angioplasty, stenting, or atherectomy based on what your arteriogram shows.
Image Guided Precision
An arteriogram uses contrast dye and X ray imaging to show where blood flow is restricted. This allows our team to locate problem areas and create a treatment plan based on your anatomy and the severity of your blockage.
Experienced Vascular Specialists
Our board-certified vascular and interventional radiologists have extensive training in minimally invasive procedures. Patients can learn more about our physicians on the
Meet Our Team page
Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease is a circulation condition that occurs when arteries become narrowed or blocked. In the legs, PAD can make it harder for muscles and skin to receive the oxygen rich blood they need. The condition is often linked with atherosclerosis, which is plaque buildup inside the arteries.
PAD is more common with age and is associated with risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and chronic kidney disease.
A clinical review in American Family Physician notes that lower extremity PAD affects twelve to twenty percent of Americans age sixty and older, and that classic walking related leg pain occurs in only a portion of patients with PAD.
PAD Symptoms and Warning Signs
PAD symptoms can vary from person to person. Some patients notice pain during walking or exercise, while others have symptoms that are easier to overlook. Evaluation is especially important when symptoms affect the legs, feet, or wound healing.
Common signs we discuss with patients include leg pain during walking or exercise, numbness or weakness in the legs, coldness in the lower leg or foot, sores on the toes, feet, or legs that do not heal, changes in leg color, hair loss or slower hair growth on the feet and legs, shiny skin on the legs, and a weak or absent pulse in the legs or feet.
How PAD Treatment Works
Arteriogram for Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
An arteriogram is a key diagnostic and treatment planning tool for PAD. During this minimally invasive procedure, contrast dye is injected into the arteries, and X-ray images are used to identify areas of narrowing or blockage. This helps our team understand where circulation is reduced and which treatment options may be appropriate.
Angioplasty
Angioplasty may be used to open a narrowed artery and improve blood flow. During the procedure, a small balloon is guided to the narrowed area and expanded to help widen the artery.
Stenting
In some cases, a stent may be placed to help keep an artery open after treatment. A stent is a small support device that helps maintain blood flow through the treated artery.
Atherectomy
Atherectomy may be used when plaque needs to be removed from inside the artery. This treatment is planned based on the location and character of the blockage seen during imaging.
What to Expect at Murfreesboro Vascular and Interventional
Initial Consultation
During your initial consultation, our team reviews your medical history and talks with you about your symptoms. We perform a physical exam and may recommend diagnostic testing to better understand your circulation. This visit helps us create a treatment plan focused on improving blood flow and supporting your overall quality of life.
Treatment Plan
If your evaluation suggests PAD, an arteriogram may be recommended. This in office procedure uses imaging to visualize the arteries and identify blockages. Based on the findings, we may discuss treatment options such as angioplasty, stenting, or atherectomy.
After Treatment
Patients can go home four hours after the procedure. Some bruising or soreness may occur at the catheter insertion site. We provide instructions to rest, avoid strenuous activity for a few days, keep the insertion site clean and dry, and watch for signs of infection such as redness or swelling.
A nurse calls the next day to check in. Follow up visits are scheduled at two to four weeks, one to three months, and six to twelve months after the procedure.
Who May Need a PAD Evaluation
A PAD evaluation may be appropriate for patients with leg pain while walking, numbness or weakness in the legs, cold feet, slow healing wounds, skin color changes, or a weak pulse in the legs or feet. Risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disease, and older age can also increase concern for PAD.
Because PAD symptoms are not always obvious, our team takes a careful approach to understanding your symptoms, health history, and circulation. When needed, we use imaging and minimally invasive treatment planning to determine the next step.
PAD Treatment in Middle Tennessee
Murfreesboro Vascular and Interventional provides PAD care in Murfreesboro for patients throughout Rutherford County and the Nashville area. Our location on Medical Center Parkway allows patients to access vascular and interventional care close to home.
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