Minimally invasive treatment to the superficial femoral artery
People who have long, and complex obstructive disease of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) have limited success with traditional endovascular procedures and face a prolonged recovery and the risk of complications when undergoing the surgical bypass procedure.
The Percutaneous Transmural Arterial Bypass (PTAB) procedure combines the benefits of the surgical bypass and endovascular approach. During this procedure, a vascular surgeon and interventional cardiologist detour around a long, calcified blockage of the SFA by percutaneously creating a channel through the adjacent femoral vein. A stent is inserted from the top of the SFA, into the femoral vein, and back into the popliteal artery which allows increased blood flow to the leg.
Conditions
Claudication
Claudication is muscle pain caused by clogged arteries that reduce blood flow to the muscles.
Tests
Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
The cardiac computed tomography scan, or cardiac CT, uses X-rays to create three-dimensional images of your heart and blood vessels.
Fluoroscopy
A fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses a continuous X-ray beam passed through the body to create real-time, moving images of your internal structures.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging, better known as cardiac MRI, is a combination of radio waves, magnets and computer technology to create images of your heart and blood vessels.
Our providers
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Margaret Walkup Arnold, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Kevin Arthur Brown, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Angelique Duran, FNP-BC
Vascular Surgery
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Manisha Salvador Durkee, CRNP
Vascular Surgery
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Erin M. Hanlon, PA-C
Vascular Surgery
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Ayesha Nzeribe Hatch, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Marissa Mallari Magtanong, AGNP-C
Vascular Surgery
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Donna Yvonne Norris, ACNP-BC,FNP-BC
Vascular Surgery
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Mark O'Brien Peeler, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Danielle Salazar, MD,MA
Vascular Surgery
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Mihae Shin- Diep, ACNP-BC
Vascular Surgery
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Sarkis Garabet Aghazarian, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Mouhamad O. Annous, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Nabil Badro, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Shan-E-Ali Haider, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Richard A. Silva, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Our locations
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MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
201 E. University Pkwy. Baltimore, MD 21218
MedStar St Mary's Hospital
25500 Point Lookout Rd. Leonardtown, MD 20650
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd. NW Washington, DC, 20007
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
18101 Prince Philip Dr. Olney, MD 20832
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
7503 Surratts Rd. Clinton, MD 20735
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving St. NW Washington, DC 20010
Ask MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute
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