Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition similar to coronary artery disease, except it affects other vessels in the body—such as those in the legs or kidneys—rather than those of the heart.  Symptoms associated with vascular disease include poor circulation from narrowings in the arteries and other conditions that can lead to strokes and aneurysms.

According to the American Heart Association, more than 8 million Americans have PAD, and nearly 75 percent of these do not have any symptoms. In addition, most people with PAD have a higher risk of death from heart attack and stroke. While many people with PAD can be treated with lifestyle changes, medications or both, in some cases, angioplasty or surgery may be necessary.

If advanced treatment is needed, the endovascular suite can be used for vascular interventions that require surgical exposures and catheter-based interventions simultaneously. Procedures that can be performed in the suite include carotid, renal and peripherial artery angioplasty and stenting, the treatment of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms and the treatment of aortic dissection. The endovascular suite may also be used for treatment of traumatic injuries such as thoracic tears—an injury that can result from the impact in a motor vehicle or motorcycle crash.