Introduction to Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common condition in which narrowed arteries cause restricted blood flow to the limbs. This might cause leg pain or claudication. PAD is a sign of atherosclerosis or a buildup of fatty deposits and cholesterol in the arteries which is the lead cause of their narrowing in the legs and arms. A Las Vegas Surgical Associates, our roster of surgeons includes experienced vascular surgeons who have dealt with providing patients relief from Peripheral Artery Disease in Las Vegas.
What is Peripheral Artery Disease?
Peripheral Artery Disease is the name given to pain caused by the buildup of plaque in arteries in the limbs. This hinders the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues to keep up with the demands of a body’s movement needs and thereby causes pain and discomfort during daily life activities. To relieve this condition, a peripheral artery bypass or surgery is a procedure where another route is created for the blood to bypass the blockage in the artery.
What’s The First Step?
Peripheral Artery Disease Consultation
The first step in getting Peripheral Artery Disease Surgery in Las Vegas is scheduling a consultation with one of our expert surgeons who deals with this area of specialty. Your surgeon will discuss your medical condition, history of surgeries as well as any pre-existing health issues like hypertension that might prevent you from being a suitable candidate for this procedure. They will then examine the areas of your arms and legs where the target pain is to see the area needed for surgery as well as any other possible areas needed for grafting blood vessels.
At the end of the consultation, your surgeon will give you a surgical plan which you can then take to our patient coordinator to price out, schedule your surgery, and give you any pre-operative instructions.
What to Expect on the Day of Peripheral Artery Disease Surgery
On the day of your Peripheral Artery Disease Surgery at Las Vegas Surgical Associates, your vascular surgeon and their staff will welcome you and make you comfortable in the procedure room. They will then go over the surgical plan in case you have any last-minute questions and/or concerns. Finally, an anesthetist will administer your anesthesia so that you are sedated and do not feel any pain during your surgery.
Depending on the treatment offered, minimally invasive endovascular or open surgical approach, you may be discharged home the same day or require a several day hospital stay. In a bypass procedure, your surgeon will make an incision above and below the target artery as well as any other area if they need a vein to create the bypass. They will then graft blood vessels from other areas of the body if needed to help create the bypass. In an endovascular procedure, catheters and wires are used to get through the area of blockage in the vessel and balloons and stents are used to recreate a channel for blood to pass through.
Finally, they will use dissolvable stitches or sutures to close the incisions.
Peripheral Artery Disease surgery can take anywhere from less than two hours to as long as eight or ten hours depending on the target area and complexity of the case.
Peripheral Artery Disease Surgery Recovery
After surgery, you will be admitted to the hospital for a few days. Your surgeon will monitor your pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and breathing in addition to blood flow, making sure there are no blood clots. You will most likely be on thinners as well to prevent any clotting.
You may be sore for several days, but you will gradually be able to walk. Full recovery from surgery may take six to eight weeks.
How Much Does It Cost?
Peripheral Artery Disease Cost and Insurance Information
The cost of Peripheral Artery Disease surgery in Las Vegas will depend on various factors including the complexity of your case, your surgeon’s fees, and the anesthetist’s fees. The most efficient way to arrive at a cost is to schedule a consultation with one of our providers who can give you a surgical plan that can then be priced out.
Most medical insurance policies will cover surgery for Peripheral Artery Disease, but we encourage you to check in with your insurer first. While you will have more information to provide your insurance company after your consultation, it’s always a good idea to come in with as much information as possible so that there are no surprises.
Why Choose Las Vegas Surgery Associates?
Las Vegas Surgical Associates should be one of your first choices for Peripheral Artery Disease Surgery. It is a multi-specialty surgical group that is unique to the Las Vegas area in being able to offer services across a broad range of surgical specialties with a collective of highly qualified surgeons.
LVSA is a group practice and one of our physicians is always on call and can answer questions or take care of acute surgical emergencies when they arise. Collectively, our surgeons have affiliations with numerous medical-certifying groups, including the American Board of Surgery (ABS), the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the Society of Laparoscopic Surgery (SLS), and the Society for Surgery of Alimentary Tract (SSAT), the American Hernia Society (AHS), and the American College of Surgeons (FACS), ASMBS (American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery ), ASCRS (America Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons).
We welcome your patient referrals. You may refer your patients to a specific surgeon in our group by name or simply refer them to LVSA and we will make sure they see the appropriate physician according to their need. We strive to make sure your visit with us is pleasant and efficient.
Peripheral Artery Disease FAQ’S
Schedule a Consultation
If you have been struggling with limb pain, you might have Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Please get in touch with Las Vegas Surgical Associates in Las Vegas, NV, and schedule a consultation at your earliest in case you are eligible for a PAD surgery. You can do so by calling our office at (702) 258-7788 or visiting our website and filling out an online application form.