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Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES)

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Condition that affects the legs of some athletes

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The popliteal artery runs behind the knee. When it’s squeezed between the muscle and the tendons, blood flow to the lower portion of the leg decreases. Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) can cause damage to the artery as well as leg pain and cramping.

Although rare, the condition most commonly develops as the calf muscles grow. It primarily affects those with larger leg muscles, such as young male athletes who play sports that involve running. Some people are born with the popliteal artery following an abnormal path down the leg, leading to PAES.

The team in our Vascular and Endovascular Program is a leader in innovative minimally invasive techniques to treat vascular conditions such as popliteal artery entrapment syndrome.

What are the symptoms of PAES?

Just 35 years old and active, Joel Patton did not look like someone with a serious vascular problem. But he was – and an alert diagnosis and rapid treatment from vascular surgeon Rajesh Malik, MD, saved his leg. Read more.

Symptoms of PAES are often present during physical activity and may be relieved within five minutes of resting. During exercise, symptoms will occur in the same leg and may include cramping, numbness or pain. Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome may resemble adventitial cystic disease, in which a cyst forms in an artery, narrowing or blocking blood flow.

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Diagnosing popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is the first step to developing a treatment plan. Our specialists may recommend one or more diagnostic and imaging procedures to measure blood flow through the lower leg.

Abdominal Duplex Ultrasound

Abdominal duplex ultrasound is a combination of a traditional and Doppler ultrasound that assesses the blood vessels in your abdomen for blockages or aneurysms.

Angiogram (Angiography)

An angiogram is a special X-ray taken as a special dye is injected through a thin, flexible tube called a catheter to detect blockages or aneurysms in blood vessels.

Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan

The cardiac computed tomography scan, or cardiac CT, uses X-rays to create three-dimensional images of your heart and blood vessels.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic resonance imaging, better known as cardiac MRI, is a combination of radio waves, magnets and computer technology to create images of your heart and blood vessels.

Pulse Volume Recording

Pulse volume recording tests are used to evaluate blood flow through the arteries in your arms or legs.

Treatments

Our heart and vascular teams work together and with other specialties to develop and implement individualized plans to treat a wide variety of conditions. This could include lifestyle modifications, medication or more advanced treatments.

Vascular Disease Treatments

Vascular disease treatments address conditions that affect the blood vessels, which can cause blood flow to become decreased, interrupted or slowed.

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Dr. Javairiah Fatima, MD
Vascular Surgery
18101 Prince Philip Drive Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-8962
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Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD
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5601 Loch Raven Boulevard GSH SMYTH BLDG Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 554-2950
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Dr. Jason Ryan Crowner, MD
Vascular Surgery
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard GSH SMYTH BLDG Baltimore, MD 21239
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Dr. Raghuveer Vallabhaneni, MD
Vascular Surgery
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3333 North Calvert Street Johnston Professional Building Baltimore, MD 21218
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Dr. Stephen Fulvio Stanziale, MD
Vascular Surgery
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9101 Franklin Square Drive Outpatient Center, Suite 212 Baltimore, MD 21237
(443)-777-1900
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Dr. Edward Yiming Woo, MD
Vascular Surgery
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106 Irving Street Northwest Physician Office Building North Tower, Suite 3150 Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-0275
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Dr. Kevin Arthur Brown, MD
Dr. Kevin Arthur Brown, MD
Vascular Surgery
2002 Medical Parkway Suite 520 Annapolis, MD 21401
410-571-8430
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Dr. Krystal C. Maloni, MD
Dr. Krystal C. Maloni, MD
Vascular Surgery
110 Irving Street Northwest Center for Vascular Care Washington, DC 20010
202-416-2000
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Dr. Misaki Mikki Kiguchi, MD
Dr. Misaki Mikki Kiguchi, MD
Vascular Surgery
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3800 Reservoir Road Northwest 4th Floor Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-2255
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Dr. John Harvey, MD
Dr. John Harvey, MD
Vascular Surgery
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24035 Three Notch Road Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-7900
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Dr. Ayesha Nzeribe Hatch, MD
Dr. Ayesha Nzeribe Hatch, MD
Vascular Surgery
106 Irving Street Northwest Suite NW Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-3100
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Dr. Lucy B. Kupersmith, MD
Dr. Lucy B. Kupersmith, MD
Vascular Surgery
1630 Main Street Suite 208 Chester, MD 21619
(410) 571-8430
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Dr. Steven David Abramowitz, MD
Vascular Surgery
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106 Irving Street Northwest Suite 3150 Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-0275
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Dr. Cameron M. Akbari, MD, MBA
Dr. Cameron M. Akbari, MD, MBA
Vascular Surgery
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106 Irving Street Northwest Suite 3600 Washington, DC 20010
(202) 444-2255
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Dr. Arthur Flatau, III, MD
Dr. Arthur Flatau, III, MD
Vascular Surgery
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25500 Point Lookout Road Floor 2 Leonardtown, MD 20650
(240) 434-4072
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Dr. Jason Andrew Chin, MD
Dr. Jason Andrew Chin, MD
Vascular Surgery
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard Smyth Bldg Ste 303 Baltimore, MD 21239
(443) 444-3431
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Dr. Margaret Walkup Arnold, MD
Dr. Margaret Walkup Arnold, MD
Vascular Surgery
9000 Franklin Square Drive Baltimore, MD 21237
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Dr. Joshua A. Dearing, MD
Vascular Surgery
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7501 Surratts Road 208 Clinton, MD 20735
301-877-7353
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Dr. Mark O'Brien Peeler, MD
Vascular Surgery
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2002 Medical Parkway Suite 520 Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 571-8430
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