02/18/2026
If you have risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a history of smoking, it’s important to understand Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).
This post from the Society of Interventional Radiology does a great job explaining what PAD is, how it’s diagnosed, and how minimally invasive treatments can help.
We encourage you to read more below and follow up with us if you believe you may have PAD.
Nearly 10 million Americans have PAD, a blood flow condition that could increase a patient’s risk for amputation. Did you know you may be more likely to develop PAD if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, or a history of smoking? An interventional radiologist can help determine if you have PAD. This can be through an ankle brachial index test, which compares the blood pressure in the upper and lower limbs, or through an examination, using imaging techniques such as ultrasound, CT and MRI. IRs can work with your care team to develop a comprehensive care plan. Using our doctor finder, you can search for interventional radiologists near you and filter by area of expertise. Learn more about how IRs treat PAD and find a doctor this . https://brnw.ch/21wMIPs.