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Dr. Leigh C. Casadaban, MD, MS is a radiologist in Aurora, CO specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr). She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Leigh C. Casadaban, MD, MS is affiliated with University of Colorado Health (UCHealth), UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Radiology - Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion.
12605 E. 16th Avenue Basement (ll)
Aurora, CO 80045
1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.
Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:
During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.
There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.
Dr. Leigh C. Casadaban, MD, MS graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2015. She completed residency at Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine (2015)
Residency: Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (2020)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Dr. Leigh Casadaban's medical specialty is interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR). Dr. Casadaban's clinical interests include prostate problems, lung cancer, and intensive care. She is professionally affiliated with the University of Colorado Health (UCHealth). After attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine for medical school, she completed her residency training at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School.