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Balloon Angioplasty Balloon Angioplasty is very helpful in some anteries to gain immediate improvement of circulation without invasive surgery. Patency rates vary depending on sites. Angioplasty of arteries above the groin have very good long term outcome. Stenosis in arteries below groin have less patency but can be improved with stents. Medical Conditions – Arteriosclerosis; hardening of the arteries – Diabetes – High Blood Pressure – Use of tobacco – High Cholesterol Lifestyle Characteristics — Inactivity — Smoking Gender and Age – Predominantly male gender – 55 years and older – Family History Warning Signs – Pain in calves when walking – Pain in feet at night – Nonhealing ulcers on the feet – Gangrene Recovery – 3-5 days hospital stay – 2-3 weeks to full activity Questions? Frequently Asked Questions Image courtesy of CORDIS, A Johnson & Johnson Company.