Aorto Iliac Femoral Angioplasty

What is Aorto iliac?

Aortoiliac occlusive disease is a type of vein condition in the legs. It occurs when the iliac artery that brings blood to your legs becomes narrow or blocked by plaque. Symptoms can include pain, numbness, or cramping in the lower limbs, gangrene in the feet, and erectile dysfunction (ED) in men.

What is femoral artery angioplasty?

Angioplasty - PTA of the Femoral Artery
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty is a newer, minimally invasive (without a large incision) procedure used to open the blocked or narrowed femoral artery and to restore arterial blood flow to the lower leg without open vascular surgery.