Peripheral artery disease

Overview

Peripheral artery disease is a condition in which fatty deposits (plaques) build up in the arteries in your legs, arms and other areas, reducing or blocking blood flow. Buildup of plaques in your arteries is a condition called atherosclerosis.

Why choose Mayo for peripheral artery disease

• Experience. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in blood vessel conditions (vascular specialists), blood vessel surgery (vascular and endovascular surgeons), heart conditions (cardiologists) and others have experience treating people who have peripheral artery disease. Each Mayo Clinic location offers a vascular center, staffed by doctors and other specialists trained in vascular diseases.
• Team approach. Mayo Clinic doctors work together to evaluate and treat your condition.
• Efficient system. Mayo Clinic doctors diagnose your condition and develop a treatment plan, often within a few days.
• Latest diagnostic tools. Mayo Clinic doctors use advanced imaging tests, including ultrasound, angiogram, computerized tomography angiogram, magnetic resonance angiogram, to accurately diagnose peripheral artery disease.
• Treatment expertise. Mayo Clinic doctors have expertise treating people who have peripheral artery disease using medications, angioplasty, stenting, endarterectomy and bypass grafting. Mayo Clinic doctors work with you to determine the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
• Research leader. Mayo Clinic doctors study new and potential diagnosis and treatment options for peripheral artery disease and conduct clinical trials.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

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At Mayo Clinic, we assemble a team of specialists who take the time to listen and thoroughly understand your health issues and concerns. We tailor the care you receive to your personal health care needs. You can trust our specialists to collaborate and offer you the best possible outcomes, safety and service.

Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution that reinvests all earnings into improving medical practice, research and education. We're constantly involved in innovation and medical research, finding solutions to improve your care and quality of life. Your doctor or someone on your medical team is likely involved in research related to your condition.

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