Surgical Associates of Central New Jersey

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Vascular Conditions:

Aortic Aneurysm

Carotid Artery Disease

Deep Vein Thrombosis and Thrombophlebitis

Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.)

Varicose Veins

Venous Insufficiency and Venous Ulcers

Treatments for Vascular Conditions:

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Ablation

Angiogram

Angioplasty and Stenting

Arterial Bypass Surgery

Carotid Endarterectomy

Endovascular Stent Graft Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Sclerotherapy

Varicose Vein Ligation and Stripping

Venous Ulcer (Wound) Care

For Established Patients:

• Patient Portal  NEW LINK

Patient Portal facilitates better communication with your physician's office by providing convenient and secure access from the comfort and privacy of your home or office.

DISCLAIMER

Angioplasty and Stenting for Arterial Occlusive Disease

Angioplasty and stenting are less invasive and have a quicker recovery time compared to open surgery. The techniques work best when the diseased portion of the artery is relatively small, and when the diseased artery is easily accessible with a catheter.

Angioplasty and stenting for occlusive (blocked) arteries are minimally invasive procedures that can be performed on blockages (occlusions) in the arteries of the kidneys (renal arteries), intestines (mesenteric arteries) and lower extremities (femoral, tibial arteries). Angioplasty and stenting require only local anesthesia and intravenous sedation (relaxing medications). During angioplasty, a balloon tipped catheter is inserted through an artery in the groin via a needle puncture. The catheter is pushed through the artery to the point of occlusion and the balloon is then inflated, to expand the opening in the artery. This procedure often improves the blood-flow through the artery.

Sometimes, however, angioplasty does not sufficiently open the artery and the use of a stent is also required. A stent is a metal support structure similar to a spring. It is similarly inserted to the point of occlusion in the artery loaded on the balloon tipped catheter. Once in place, it is expanded by inflating the balloon, and left permanently in the artery to provide a reinforced channel through which blood can flow.

Patients generally go home the day after the procedure.

Office Address & Directions

Office Hours

Monday thru Friday: 
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Important Links

• Patient Portal

• Somerset Medical Center