Patient Stories

Thousands of patients suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD) have been treated with the SilverHawk® Plaque Excision System. Prior to the procedure, many of these patients experienced severe chronic pain caused by the build up of plaque and the restriction of blood flow to their legs. After having the SilverHawk plaque excision procedure, patients share their success stories about how it has affected their lives.

SilverHawk Patient — San Antonio, TX

“When I think about that leg pain [I had prior to having the SilverHawk Plaque Excision procedure], it was a painful process. Not just in the physical pain, but my emotional state was something I'd rather not describe. Depressed, I guess, is the only thing I can say about that.

I was surprised when I was placed on the table [for the SilverHawk procedure] at how painless this was. It was an experience that I would gladly go through again.

When I got out of the hospital [after having the SilverHawk procedure], I was walking without a cane for the first time in over two years. I felt so free. It's hard to actually describe how it was. I had the walking cane on my arm, but that's all. I took a nice walk after I had retired the cane to my closet and I haven't touched it since.

Anybody that I know that has this kind of problem I would recommend it in a second. I think this is a new hope for a lot of people. I've seen people with amputations and all, and when I see them I feel very sad that they weren't given this option.

I think the SilverHawk is a miraculous invention. I think it saved my life.”

Note: Individual symptoms, situations, and circumstances may vary. Anecdotal reports from successfully treated patients should not be relied upon as being representative of expected clinical outcomes. Adverse outcomes are possible and not all patients can be treated successfully. Please consult your physician or qualified health provider regarding your condition and appropriate medical treatment. The information provided is not intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice.