The same stent technology used to open blocked arteries near the heart is also used to open blocked arteries in the legs. At times, however, plaque buildup is so severe that stenting alone can't do the job. Southwest is among the first in the Northwest to offer the crown jewel of treatments for patients with advanced Peripheral Artery Disease.

New PAD Tool is Real Gem
If you are among the 12 million Americans suffering from peripheral artery disease, you could be a candidate for the crown jewel of PAD treatments.

Southwest's vascular surgeons are among the first in the Pacific Northwest to offer the Diamondback 360°. This unique catheter device uses tiny diamonds to literally pulverize hardened (or calcified) plaque in the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the legs and feet.

The Diamondback 360° has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of peripheral artery disease. We can restore blood flow to arteries that could not be opened with a traditional stent or balloon. Results for the patient are life-changing.

How does it work?
The Diamondback 360° from Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.™ spins in an orbital motion to grind away calcified plaque. With every rotation, centrifugal force presses a diamond “crown” against the hardened area to remove small particles of plaque until the artery is smooth again.

This device is an excellent option for patients facing major amputation because of advanced PAD. We're saving feet and legs with this technology.

Are you a candidate for the new Diamondback 360°? See how this amazing technology works with a virtual demo.