Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when plaques build up in the arteries carrying blood through the body. These arteries stiffen and narrow, a condition called atherosclerosis. Vascular surgeons with Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute offer the complete range of PAD treatments to our patients.
We understand that it can be stressful to undergo testing and treatments for a heart problem. At Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, our support services team offers the help you need – from financial assistance to support groups – so that you can focus on what really matters: getting well.
Lehigh Valley Heart Institute makes it easy for you to get the heart tests you need for a fast and accurate diagnosis. We offer heart imaging services at our hospitals, health centers and doctors’ offices located throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute offers comprehensive treatment for peripheral artery disease, aortic aneurysms and varicose veins. Our vascular surgeons use the latest medical and surgical therapies to diagnose and treat vascular diseases affecting blood vessels outside of the heart.
Women have unique heart disease risk factors. Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute cardiologists assess your risk early and develop a care plan that keeps your heart healthy during young adulthood, pregnancy, menopause and beyond.