Affordable Vascular in Patchogue, New Hyde Park & Hicksville

In office services

• Diagnostic Angiogram
• Angioplasty, atherectomy and/or stenting of blockages for treatment
• Intravascular Ultrasound
• Arterial doppler of carotid, leg, arm, abdominal aorta
• Venous doppler of leg, arm
• Venous reflux studies
• ABI (ankle-brachial index) and PVR (pulse volume recording)

Our Providers

Saurin Patel MD, FACC

• Medical School
  Albany Medical College
• Internal Medicine residency
  Tufts University, Boston
• Cardiology fellowship
  Tufts University, Boston
• Interventional Cardiology fellowship
  Tufts University, Boston
• Research Fellowship in Vascular medicine
  Tufts University, Boston

Satheesh Joseph MD, FACC

• Medical School
  Kottayam Medical College
• Internal Medicine residency
  Stony Brook University Hospital
• Cardiology fellowship
  Stony Brook University Hospital
• Interventional Cardiology fellowship
  Stony Brook University Hospital
• Imaging fellowship in Cardiac CT and MRI
  St. Francis Hospital

What is Peripheral Artery Disease?

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common, yet serious, condition. It occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries and narrows or blocks them. If left untreated it can result in the loss of a limb. PAD is closely with plaque buildup in the arteries to the heart and brain, hence is at 6 fold increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

What are the risk factors?

• Age older than age 65
• Age 50-65 with at least one risk factor for atherosclerosis (diabetes mellitus, history of smoking, hyperlipidemia, or hypertension) or family history
• Age less than 50 with diabetes and one risk factor for atherosclerosis
• Known atherosclerosis in another vascular bed

What are the signs and symptoms?

• Leg cramps with activity
• Foot ulcer
• Color changes in the skin of the feet-paleness or blueness
• Poor nail growth or hair growth on toes and legs

Treatment

• Lifestyle modifications
• Exercise program
• Medications
• In office procedures include angioplasty, atherectomy (laser and “rota rooter”), stent
• Arterial bypass surgery

If you believe you are at risk for PAD, have PAD, call 631-654-3278 to discuss this concern with our specialists, determine if testing is indicated and what you can do.