HEALTH & WELLNESS
ASK THE PHYSICIAN
Matthew S. Samra, D.O., FACOS
Attending Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon
Director, Vein Center
Q: I’ve started feeling a lot of pain and cramps in
my legs at times – especially when I’m running. My
doctor says it could be bad circulation; I’ve never
heard of this and find it unnerving. How can I get it checked?
~Tommy N., Trenton
A: Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, affects millions of
people each year. It is caused by the arteries in the legs narrow-
ing or getting blocked by plaque buildup. Left untreated, PAD
can be life-threatening. I would strongly recommend that you
make an appointment with one of our vascular specialists for
an evaluation. If we determine you need treatment, we have
minimally-invasive state-of-the-art options to open blockages
using catheters guided inside the leg arteries.
One of our newest devices is a drug-coated balloon which,
when inflated, pushes the plaque away to create a channel for
blood flow. The medication on the balloon is then absorbed
into the artery wall. When the balloon is removed, blood flow
is restored in the open vessel, and the medication left behind
continues to keep the artery open longer than other therapies.
Another technology includes a catheter with a mini-camera at
its tip, which enables us actually to see any plaque and safely
remove it.
When you come to Deborah, we will evaluate your situation
and, if treatment is needed, determine which of our state-of
the-art interventions is the right one for you. Contact us today.
For an appointment or more information about how Deborah Heart
and Lung Center’s leading-edge technologies can improve your quality
of life, call 800-555-1990 or request info or an appointment by visiting
www.demanddeborah.org.
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