PAD occurs when arteries in your legs become narrowed or blocked by plaque buildup, reducing blood flow to muscles and tissues.
Without treatment, PAD can progress. What starts as leg pain can lead to wounds that won’t heal, infections, and in severe cases, amputation.
At Well&You, we provide structured, step-by-step evaluation and minimally invasive treatment options designed to restore blood flow and protect your mobility.
What Is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?
Peripheral Artery Disease develops when plaque accumulates inside arteries supplying blood to your legs and feet. Reduced blood flow can cause:
PAD is not just a leg condition—it is a marker of systemic vascular disease and increases your risk of heart attack and stroke.
You may benefit from evaluation if you experience:
Your symptoms help classify the severity of PAD.
We begin with an arterial ultrasound to evaluate blood flow and detect blockages. Severity is determined using the Rutherford classification:
Additional tests may include ABI (Ankle-Brachial Index), carotid ultrasound, and advanced imaging if needed. Most diagnostic visits take about an hour or less.
Angiogram to evaluate and treat blockages, with follow-up ultrasound in 1–2 weeks.
Exercise therapy and medication
You’ll return for a reassessment in 3 months. An angiogram may be needed if symptoms persist.
Angiogram with Laser Atherectomy
- Identifies blockages using a catheter and dye
- Removes plaque using laser technology
- Restores blood flow
- Recovery ranges from 20 minutes to 3 hours depending on complexity
Medications
- Blood thinners to prevent clots
- Statins to reduce plaque
- Circulation-enhancing medications (e.g., cilostazol)
- Blood pressure and diabetes management
Exercise Therapy
- A structured walking program improves circulation and builds endurance over time.
Approach | Blood Flow Restored | Risk of Progression | Amputation Risk |
| Angiogram & Intervention |  | Reduced | Reduced |
| Medications & Exercise | Sometimes | Slowed | Reduced if consistent |
| Ignoring Symptoms |  | High | Risk increases |
Untreated PAD can lead to ulcers, gangrene, amputation, heart attack, and stroke.
PAD evaluations and interventions are typically covered by insurance when medically necessary. Well&You works with most major insurance plans, including Medicare.
Our Patient Navigators help you:
You can learn more by visiting our Insurance & Coverage page.
You may benefit from evaluation if you:
PAD rarely improves without structured care.
PAD is progressive. Without treatment, symptoms may:
Improvement takes consistency. Healing takes time. But every follow-up, medication adjustment, and lifestyle change moves you closer to restored circulation .
Early intervention protects not just your legs—but your long-term health.
When treatment is successful, patients often notice:
Follow-up typically includes:
PAD management is ongoing—but consistent care leads to lasting results.
If leg pain is limiting your movement—or if wounds aren’t healing—don’t wait for symptoms to worsen. Early evaluation can protect your mobility and prevent serious complications.
