Without the encouragement and support from Vascular Perspectives, I’m not sure that we could have achieved the successful CTO service that we now have.
PTA balloons play a fundamental role in the treatment of peripheral artery disease. They are designed to dilate or open up blocked or narrowed arteries to restore blood flow. Once a guide wire has navigated through the narrow or blocked segment of the artery, the balloon, which is mounted on a catheter, is directed over the guide wire to the site of the blockage.
When in position, the balloon is inflated, exerting pressure against the arterial wall and compressing the plaque causing the obstruction. Specialised balloons in scoring and small diameter options further expand the range of PVI balloon treatment options.