The
centre offers surgical revascularization procedures
that provide excellent outcomes for many patients
at risk for loss of limb or seriously impaired quality
of life.
Step 1
Under image guidance. the doctor passes a very small
balloon through a thin tube (catheter) into the blood
vessel to the site of the blockage
Step
2
The Cryoplasty balloon is filled with liquid nitrous
oxide. which turns into a gas. The balloon expands
and cools the plaque as it opens up the blockage.
Step
3
Once the blood vessel is opened the gas is released
and the balloon is deflated and removed.