FORT WORTH, Texas — There is a new procedure for patients with complex peripheral artery disease (PAD), and Medical City Fort Worth is the first hospital in North Texas to offer the treatment.
The procedure, called percutaneous transmural arterial bypass (PTAB), is a minimally invasive option for patients, unlike traditional open surgeries, the hospital said.
“PTAB offers a new hope for patients who previously had few options due to the complexity of their blockages,” said Farhan Ali, MD, in a statement. “With this procedure, we can provide a less invasive solution that has a faster recovery with a lower risk of complications compared to traditional surgery.”
Ali, an interventional cardiologist at Medical City Fort Worth, recently performed the procedure for the first time.
PAD causes arteries in the legs to become blocked, causing pain and limited blood flow, and if untreated, it can also cause immobility and more severe risks like amputation. PTAB allows doctors to bypass blockages without needing large cuts. Small entry points are made at the foot and groin to access the blocked artery. The hospital says this allows for quicker recovery times, reduced risks, and many patients can go home the same day.
“By being the first to offer this leading-edge procedure in North Texas, Medical City Fort Worth demonstrates our ongoing commitment to leading the way in advanced cardiovascular care,” says Matt Sartorius, Chief Operating Officer of Medical City Fort Worth, in a statement. “Our goal is to provide patients with innovative treatment options that significantly improve outcomes and quality of life.”
