Restoring Blood Flow Beyond the Heart – Safely and Effectively

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and other circulatory disorders affecting the arms, legs, kidneys, or abdomen can limit mobility and lead to serious complications — including limb loss or stroke. At Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Dr. M. Sudhakar Rao, a senior interventional cardiologist with over 15 years of experience, offers minimally invasive Peripheral Interventions to treat blocked or narrowed blood vessels outside the heart.

With international fellowships including FACC (USA), FESC (Europe), and FSCAI (USA), Dr. Rao delivers world-class vascular care with precision, safety, and compassion.

What Are Peripheral Interventions?

Peripheral interventions are non-surgical procedures that use catheters, balloons, and stents to open up narrowed arteries or veins in the limbs and other parts of the body. These procedures are performed through a small incision, typically in the groin or wrist, under local anesthesia.

Conditions Treated

• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

• Renal Artery Stenosis

• Carotid Artery Disease (stroke prevention)

• Iliac and Femoral Artery Blockages

• Subclavian or Mesenteric Artery Narrowing

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

• Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI)

• Varicose Veins (select cases)

Procedures Performed

1. Angioplasty and Stenting

• A balloon is inflated inside the narrowed vessel to restore blood flow, and a stent may be placed to keep it open.

• Commonly used for leg arteries, carotids, renal arteries, and more.

2. Atherectomy

• A specialized catheter is used to remove plaque from the artery walls.

• Useful in heavily calcified or complex blockages.

3. Thrombolysis / Thrombectomy

• Dissolves or removes clots from arteries or veins (e.g., DVT or acute limb ischemia).

• Helps avoid major complications and surgical interventions.

4. Embolization

• Minimally invasive technique to block abnormal blood vessels or stop bleeding.

• Used in tumors, aneurysms, or vascular malformations.

Why Peripheral Interventions Matter

• Improve blood flow to limbs and organs

• Reduce pain during walking (claudication)

• Prevent amputation in critical limb ischemia

• Lower stroke risk by treating carotid artery disease

• Manage high blood pressure due to renal artery blockages

•  Quick recovery with shorter hospital stays

Why Choose Dr. M. Sudhakar Rao at Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road?

•  15+ years of experience in vascular and cardiac interventions

•  International fellowships: FACC, FESC, FSCAI

•  Access to advanced imaging and cath lab facilities

•  Personalized treatment plans with a focus on limb salvage and organ protection

•  Multidisciplinary care approach for complex vascular conditions

Don’t Let Poor Circulation Slow You Down

If you experience leg pain while walking, cold limbs, non-healing wounds, or have known vascular disease, early intervention can prevent complications. Trust Dr. M. Sudhakar Rao for precise diagnosis and targeted treatment.

Schedule your Peripheral Vascular Evaluation today at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road. We are the best Peripheral Intervention Centre in Sarjapura Road.