Peripheral arterial disease
Leg artery assessment examines circulation and its effect on walking and tissue health. Risk reduction, exercise and selected procedures are tailored to symptom severity.
Treatments in this specialty
Clinical terms
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- Peripheral arterial disease
- Periphere arterielle VerschlusskrankheitGermanIschemická choroba dolních končetinCzech
Treatments & services
Explore specific procedures, investigations and care services. The clinical team confirms which options fit the individual case.
Arterial and venous duplex assessment
Mapping circulation problems.
Ankle–brachial pressure index
Screening for peripheral arterial disease.
Peripheral angioplasty and stenting
Reopening narrowed limb arteries.
Lower-limb arterial bypass
Routing blood around an arterial blockage.
Femoral endarterectomy
Plaque removal from a groin artery.
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Planning your care
Ask the treating service for a written plan. Appointment numbers and time away depend on the procedure, results and individual needs.
- Which heart or vascular investigations are needed before the team can recommend care?
- Ask separately about the intervention, monitoring in hospital, device checks and rehabilitation appointments.
- Request a written medication and follow-up plan, including who confirms fitness to travel.
Sources & availability
These references provide clinical background. The guide is not a confirmed service menu for every centre or both countries, and cited organisations are not necessarily RAUQ partners. Confirm eligibility, availability and international patient access with the centre.
Guide content and sources checked 29 October 2026.