Ankle-brachial index & duplex ultrasound
Quick, painless office tests that confirm the diagnosis and grade severity.
Specialist service
Peripheral Artery Disease
Keep walking. Keep your legs.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is narrowing of the arteries that supply the legs — most often from atherosclerosis. Early on it causes pain when walking; later it can threaten the limb. With modern catheter-based tools, structured exercise and aggressive medical therapy, we keep our patients walking — and out of the operating room.
Board-certified team Same-day results 400+ pad patients followed
400+
PAD patients followed
2×
Walking distance after rehab
< 3%
Amputation in our cohort
1:1
Wound-clinic coordination
At a glance
What your visit looks like
No surprises — here's exactly what to expect, in time, anaesthesia and follow-up.
Vascular consultation
45 minutes
ABI + duplex
30 minutes, same visit
Angioplasty
60–120 minutes
Anaesthesia
Local + light sedation
Hospital stay
Day-case or 1 night
Exercise programme
12 weeks, 3×/week
Who this is for
You'll benefit if…
- Leg pain or cramping while walking that eases with rest (claudication)
- Non-healing wounds on the feet or toes
- Cold, pale or bluish foot, particularly at night
- Diabetes, smoking history or known coronary artery disease
- Abnormal ankle-brachial index (ABI) on screening
Conditions we treat
Common reasons patients are referred
- Varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency
- Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Carotid artery disease
- Lymphoedema co-management
- Non-healing leg ulcers
What we offer
Procedures and assessments
A focused, high-volume set of procedures — performed often and performed well, by the same senior team every time.
CT or MR angiography
Detailed roadmap of the arteries, used to plan intervention when needed.
Supervised exercise therapy
First-line treatment for claudication — often as effective as a stent, with no procedural risk.
Peripheral angioplasty & stenting
Catheter-based opening of blocked leg arteries through a tiny groin or wrist access.
Atherectomy & drug-coated balloons
Advanced tools for calcified or recurrent lesions, used selectively for the best long-term result.
Limb-salvage program
Multidisciplinary care with podiatry and wound services for patients with critical limb ischemia.
Technology
The tools we use, by name
The equipment behind this specific service — chosen because precise tools support precise decisions.
- Philips Affiniti vascular duplex
Whole-leg arterial mapping without contrast or radiation.
- Drug-coated balloons (Medtronic IN.PACT, BD Lutonix)
Paclitaxel-coated balloons that lower restenosis without leaving a stent behind.
- Rotational & directional atherectomy
For heavily calcified femoral and popliteal lesions.
- CT angiography (Siemens SOMATOM)
Sub-millimetre arterial roadmap for precise intervention planning.
Your journey
From first call to follow-through
1
Comprehensive assessment
Vascular exam, ABI, ultrasound and a clear conversation about your goals.
2
Personal plan
Most patients start with exercise, statins and antiplatelets. Intervention is reserved for those who truly need it.
3
Ongoing care
Quarterly check-ins to track walking distance, wounds and risk factors — adjusting treatment as your life evolves.
How to prepare
- Bring a list of every medication, including aspirin and supplements.
- Wear comfortable shoes for an in-office walking test.
- Note your maximum pain-free walking distance over the past week.
- Bring blood-sugar logs and HbA1c if you have diabetes.
- Stop smoking — even one week before treatment improves wound healing.
Recovery & aftercare
- Walking diary
Simple weekly app log to track pain-free distance and total walking minutes.
- Statin + antiplatelet plan
LDL target < 1.4 mmol/L; aspirin or clopidogrel adjusted to your bleeding risk.
- Wound-clinic coordination
Direct line to podiatry and wound nursing for any new foot lesion.
- Quarterly ABI review
Tracks whether the artery is staying open and catches restenosis early.
"I could barely walk to the corner shop. After the angioplasty and the rehab programme, I'm doing my full morning loop again at 71."
S. Phan
Patient, 71
FAQs
Questions patients ask us
If yours isn't here, ask our team — we love a good question.
Will I lose my leg?+
For most patients with PAD, the answer is firmly no. Amputation risk rises only when the disease is critical and untreated — exactly what our program is built to prevent.
Is walking really treatment?+
Yes. Supervised exercise programs can double walking distance and rival stenting for claudication, without procedural risk.
I have diabetes — does that change things?+
It raises stakes, especially for wound healing. We coordinate closely with your endocrinologist and podiatrist.
Why CAVA
Care that is precise — and personal
The same standards apply to every service we offer.
- Board-certified specialists
Every study is read and every procedure performed by a fellowship-trained cardiologist or vascular surgeon — never an outsourced reader.
- Same-day diagnostics
ECG, echo and duplex ultrasound on-site, with results explained in plain language before you leave the clinic.
- Minimally invasive first
We default to wrist access, local anaesthesia and outpatient pathways — so most patients are home the same day.
- Continuity of care
One named cardiologist follows you from first visit through recovery. No revolving door, no repeated histories.
Safety
- Joint Commission International (JCI) aligned protocols
- ESC, AHA and ACC guideline-based care pathways
- Time-out checklists before every procedure
- Closed-loop medication reconciliation at every visit
Accreditations
- European Society of Cardiology — affiliated practice
- American College of Cardiology — institutional member
- Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions
- Vietnam National Heart Association — accredited training site
Fees & insurance
- Direct billing arrangements with most major local and international insurers.
- Transparent published fee schedule — written estimate before any procedure.
- Interest-free payment plans available for elective procedures.
- Dedicated insurance liaison who handles pre-authorisation on your behalf.
Visit the clinic
Open Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00, Sat 8:00–12:00. Same-day urgent slots reserved every morning.
Talk to a nurse
Speak to a clinical team member before you book. No call centres — real clinicians.
Book online
Choose a time that fits your week. Confirmation and pre-visit guidance arrive immediately.
Ready when you are
Book a visit, send us a question, or simply walk in. We'll take it from there — calmly, clearly, and at your pace.
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