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A minimally invasive way to open narrowed or blocked leg arteries and restore blood flow, usually without open surgery.1
Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon, guided through the artery, to open a narrowed or blocked section. A stent is a small mesh tube that can be placed at the same time to hold the artery open.1
It is most often used for peripheral artery disease (PAD), where plaque narrows the arteries to the legs.
Not sure if this is right for you? A visit with Dr. Malik, with an on-site ultrasound, gives you a clear answer.
Recovery depends on your health and what was treated. Dr. Malik gives you written instructions for your own procedure.
Dr. Malik recommends the option that fits your condition after an exam and ultrasound.
| Option | What it involves | When it is used |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines and walking program | Medicines, supervised walking, quitting smoking | First step for many people with PAD |
| Angioplasty and stenting | Balloon and stent through a tiny needle | Symptoms that limit life or threaten the leg |
| Thromboendarterectomy | Open surgery to remove plaque from the artery | Blockages better treated with open repair |
| Bypass surgery | A graft routes blood around the blockage | If angioplasty is not possible or does not help |
I have been seeing Dr Rema Malik for about 2 years now. She is amazing and all of her staff is amazing. I wish that all my doctors and there staff could be at least half of what this team is just so incredible and can’t thank her and her staff enough for always making my legs good again.
Dr. Malik was very kind and thorough. She looks out for your best interest and explained the process of the diagnostic and treatment plan. Her staff was very kind and made me feel comfortable with their evaluation.
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Dr. Malik and her team are wonderful! Very friendly, easy to understand my questions and the process with my procedure. I never have to wait for the team to get back to me when I have called.
Dr. Rema Malik, MD, FACS, RPVI, is board certified in Vascular Surgery, General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. She sees patients in English and Urdu. No referral is needed.
Treatment is often covered by insurance when it is medically necessary. Our team checks your plan before your visit.
Short answers. For your own situation, talk to Dr. Malik.
It is a minimally invasive procedure. A thin catheter goes in through a tiny needle, usually in the groin, instead of a large incision.
Usually yes. You get medicine to relax and numbing medicine where the catheter goes in.
Most people can walk around within 6 to 8 hours. Many go home within 2 days, and some the same day.
Yes. A stent stays in place to help keep the artery open.
It is often covered when it is medically necessary. Our team checks your plan before treatment.
No. You can book directly with Dr. Malik.
This page is general education, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Unnumbered statements describe Dr. Malik’s usual practice. In an emergency, call 911. Last updated October 30, 2026.
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