Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)—also known as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)—is a common condition that affects the blood vessels outside the heart and brain, most often in the legs. It occurs when arteries become narrowed or blocked due to a build‑up of fatty deposits (plaque), reducing blood flow to the muscles and tissues.

People with PVD may experience leg pain or cramping when walking, cold or numb feet, slow‑healing wounds, foot pain at rest or changes in skin colour. In more advanced cases, reduced circulation can lead to serious complications (leg amputation, life threatening infection) if left untreated.

Early diagnosis and treatment are important to relieve symptoms, improve mobility, and prevent limb‑threatening complications. Treatment is tailored to each individual and may include lifestyle changes, medications, minimally invasive procedures or open surgery.

Dr Galappaththy offers all types of patient‑centred surgical interventions, including minimally invasive angioplasty, stenting, and atherectomy procedures, designed to restore blood flow, reduce symptoms, and help patients return to an active and healthy lifestyle. Dr Galappaththy also offer open bypass surgery in selected patients.

If you are experiencing leg pain, non‑healing wounds, or other circulation concerns, a specialist vascular assessment can help determine the most effective treatment option for you.

Endovascular treatment offers minimally invasive options for managing Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) by restoring blood flow through narrowed or blocked arteries. These procedures are performed through small punctures, avoiding large incisions and allowing for faster recovery, less pain, and shorter hospital stays.

Dr Galappaththy offers all types of patient‑centred endovascular interventions, including angioplasty, stenting, and atherectomy, carefully tailored to each patient’s condition and overall health to achieve the best possible outcomes.