Atherectomy Treatment in Ontario, OH

Can’t Walk Like You Used To in Ontario?

If leg pain, cramping, or fatigue forces you to stop and rest every few minutes when walking — or if you’ve noticed that wounds on your feet or lower legs are taking far too long to heal — you may be dealing with peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD occurs when plaque — a buildup of cholesterol, calcium, and other substances — narrows the arteries in your legs, starving your muscles and tissues of the blood flow they need.

Atherectomy is a minimally invasive cath lab procedure that physically removes that plaque from inside the artery, restoring healthy circulation to your legs. At Ohio Vein & Vascular in Ontario, our board-certified vascular specialists perform atherectomy using state-of-the-art image guidance — and most patients go home the same day with significant improvement in their symptoms.

What Is Atherectomy? How Does It Work?

Atherectomy is an advanced endovascular procedure that removes plaque directly from the inside of a blocked or narrowed artery. Unlike balloon angioplasty — which pushes plaque to the side — atherectomy physically shaves, sands, or vaporizes the buildup, creating a wider, cleaner channel for blood to flow through.

The procedure is performed in our cath lab using real-time image guidance. Your vascular specialist advances a thin catheter through a tiny incision — typically in the groin or lower leg — and guides it to the blocked artery. At the tip of the catheter, a specialized device removes the plaque using one of several techniques: rotational (spinning blade), orbital (diamond-coated crown), directional (cutting tip), or laser (vaporization). The specific device is chosen based on the type, location, and severity of your plaque.

Atherectomy can be performed on its own or combined with angioplasty and stenting to achieve the best possible result. By removing the plaque first, the artery is better prepared for any additional treatment — leading to more durable, longer-lasting outcomes. The entire procedure is performed under local anesthesia at our Ontario facility, and most patients return home the same day.

Why Patients in Ontario Choose Atherectomy

Atherectomy offers distinct advantages for patients with arterial plaque buildup — especially those with tough, calcified blockages that don’t respond well to other approaches. Here’s why our Ontario patients choose it:

What You May Have Already Tried for Your PAD Symptoms

If leg pain, poor circulation, or non-healing wounds have been affecting your quality of life, you’ve probably already tried managing them. Many of our Ontario-area patients come to us after exhausting approaches like:

• Walking programs and exercise — helpful for mild PAD, but as blockages worsen, even short walks become painful or impossible
• Medications for cholesterol and blood pressure — essential for slowing PAD progression, but they can’t remove plaque that’s already blocking your arteries
• Wound care for non-healing sores — bandages and topical treatments address the wound surface but can’t fix the circulation problem preventing healing
• Avoiding activities that cause pain — walking less, giving up exercise, or becoming increasingly sedentary to avoid the cramping and fatigue
• Hoping the symptoms will plateau — unfortunately, PAD is progressive; without intervention, blockages typically get worse, not better

Atherectomy addresses the root problem by physically removing the plaque blocking your arteries. It’s not about managing symptoms — it’s about restoring the blood flow your legs need to function, heal, and feel normal again.

What to Expect During Your Atherectomy in Ontario

Getting atherectomy at our Ontario facility is a well-coordinated, minimally invasive experience. Here’s what the process looks like:

Follow-up visits at our Ontario office monitor your recovery and confirm improved circulation. Many patients notice a significant reduction in leg pain and improved walking distance within the first few weeks after atherectomy.