Baptist Heart Specialists
Raghav Gupta, MD
Interventional Cardiologist; Medical Director, Peripheral Vascular Program
Peripheral Vascular Disease
A modern approach to treating peripheral vascular disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease Main Content
Cardiologists with Baptist Heart Specialists do more than just fix blockages in the heart. They also fix blockages throughout the body in veins, arteries and lymph vessels, which cause pain and poor circulation known as Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), sometimes referred to as peripheral artery disease (PAD).
What is Peripheral Vascular Disease?
PVD is a slow, progressive clogging or narrowing of arteries and blood vessels with a fatty build-up that hinders and blocks normal blood flow. The legs and feet are most commonly affected, and those with a history of smoking, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, family history and ages 65+ are most at risk.
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Peripheral Vascular Team
Baptist has several cardiologists and an entire team who specialize in peripheral vascular interventions.
- Peripheral vascular disease specialists
- Cardiovascular surgeons
- Emergency medicine specialists
- Cardiovascular nurses
- Pharmacists
- Cardiothoracic surgeons
- Endovascular surgeons
- Cardiac care coordinator
- Nutritionists
- Patient and family educators
- Exercise and rehabilitation specialists
- Cardiologists
“The field of Interventional Cardiology has really exploded into areas beyond the heart. With extensive experience with wires and catheters, cardiologists are spearheading treatments concerning arteries and veins across the entire body. We at Baptist currently offer treatment from neck to toe – from carotid artery stenting in neck to angioplasty in the toes!”
— Dr. Wayangankar, Interventional Cardiologist
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Baptist Heart Specialists
Siddharth Wayangankar, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI
Interventional Cardiologist
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Vein Clinic at Baptist Health
Venous reflux disease damages valves and restricts blood flow, leading to an elevation of pressure and problematic symptoms:
- Leg pain
- Swollen limbs
- Leg heaviness and fatigue
- Skin changes (color and texture)
- Varicose veins
Our team of vein specialists can treat venous reflux disease all in the comfort and convenience of a traditional office setting, including vein mapping, and without sedation. A minimally invasive approach, ablation technology, gets you home the same day. Deep vein issues that require an intervention procedure are done in our catheterization lab.
Why Baptist for Vein Treatment?
Continuity of care is one of the benefits of seeing a cardiologist with Baptist Heart Specialists. You can expect ongoing care after an intervention procedure, with regular and ongoing follow-ups in our clinic.
Suspect vein disease?
Schedule a consult with a vein expert today at Baptist Heart Specialists.
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High-Tech Treatments
When medications, lifestyle changes and exercise are not enough to relieve symptoms, we offer innovative treatments. Depending on the condition, we use high-tech vascular procedures.
- Carotid arteries stenting for patients with a history of stroke, transient loss of vision and abnormal carotid duplex. Dr. Siddharth Wayangankar is an investigator for the CREST-2 trial, which compares medical therapy versus stenting in patients with more than 70% blockage in the carotid arteries.
- Renal (kidney) artery angioplasty and stenting for patients with difficult-to-control blood pressure
- Angioplasty, atherectomy and stent placement
- Revascularization to improve erectile dysfunction
- Subclavian artery stenting for left arm pain or blood pressure differences in both arms
- Thrombectomy to remove fresh clots with devices that act like vacuum cleaners in arteries
- Superficial and deep venous procedures
- Treatments for pulmonary embolism
Sophisticated Procedures
At the Hybrid Vascular Operating Room at Baptist Heart Hospital, physicians conduct interventional procedures, diagnosis and treatment all in one location at the same time. Surgeons use sophisticated imaging equipment during procedures to precisely guide and verify intricate repairs. This means quicker diagnosis and treatment with less time under anesthesia, all leading to better outcomes.
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Jacksonville's Only Freestanding Heart Hospital
Baptist Heart Hospital is the centerpiece of our top-ranked heart and vascular program. It's home to more than 500 physicians, nurses and staff with specialized training in providing inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular and thoracic care.
Our dedicated cardiology group, Baptist Heart Specialists, provides innovative, patient-centered care at 10 convenient locations throughout the community.
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Patient Stories + Expert Advice
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Much-needed repairs
62-year-old mechanic back to work after undergoing deep vein surgery.
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Back to walking pain-free
Patient with PAD uses medically supervised exercise to ease symptoms without surgery.
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Pad is a Pain
Baptist doctor finds an alternative solution for treating peripheral artery disease when the traditional approach wasn't possible.
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Vein pain
Varicose veins aren’t just a cosmetic concern. They can lead to pain and in some cases, may be a sign of a serious health condition.
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Daily asprin recommendations
One size does not fit all when it comes to using aspirin for heart disease prevention. See the new guidelines.