Rapid Limb Salvage Program

Urgent Vascular Care for PAD & Critical Limb Ischemia

48–72 Hour Rapid Access | Led by Dr. Nazar Golewale Nonhealing wounds, foot ulcers, numbness, or blackened toes are medical warning signs — not conditions to “wait and see.” At NG Vascular & Vein Center, our Rapid Limb Salvage Program is designed to provide time-sensitive vascular evaluation and treatment for patients at risk of limb loss due to Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) or Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI). If you or a loved one has been told an amputation may be necessary — or if wounds are not healing — you deserve an urgent second opinion. Rapid Access Line: 219-208-6218 (IN) or (708) 888-1167 (IL)

When Circulation Is the Problem, Time Matters

PAD and CLI can progress quickly. Delays in restoring blood flow increase the risk of:

Infection
Tissue loss
Amputation
Serious long-term complications

Cold weather, diabetes, and reduced sensation in the feet can further worsen circulation, allowing wounds to deteriorate without obvious pain.

We were seeing too many patients referred after weeks or months of wound care, when their disease had already progressed. This program was created to provide timely access to vascular care — when it matters most.
— Dr. Nazar Golewale

One-Stop Limb Salvage: Rapid Access Program

Consult + Imaging + Treatment Plan Within 48–72 Hours

This program is designed for urgent but coordinated care, not delays.

Rapid evaluation is available for patients with:

Nonhealing wounds or ulcers (>2 weeks)
Diabetic foot ulcers
Rest pain or night pain
Numbness or reduced sensation in the feet
Toe discoloration, black toe, or gangrene
Known or suspected PAD or CLI

Program features include:

Expedited vascular consultation
Rapid ABI and arterial duplex testing
Angiographic and revascularization evaluation (when indicated)
Coordinated care across NG Vascular locations in Indiana and Illinois

What Is Limb Salvage?

Limb salvage is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach focused on identifying and treating circulation problems before amputation becomes necessary.

Rather than treating wounds alone, we evaluate blood flow to the entire leg and foot and create a personalized plan to:

Restore circulation
Support wound healing
Relieve pain at rest and with walking
Reduce infection risk
Preserve the limb whenever possible

Atherectomy: A Key Tool in Limb Salvage

Atherectomy is one of the minimally invasive procedures used within our limb salvage strategy to restore blood flow in patients with PAD or limb-threatening ischemia. During this outpatient procedure:

A catheter is inserted through a small skin incision
Plaque is removed from inside the artery
Blood flow to the leg and foot is improved

Atherectomy is often combined with angioplasty or other therapies as part of a complete revascularization plan, not as a standalone treatment. Most patients return home the same day and resume normal activities within a few days.

Why Choose NG Vascular & Vein Center

Led by Dr. Nazar Golewale, Medical Director
2,000+ minimally invasive PAD procedures performed
One of the only known rapid-access limb salvage programs in the region
Close collaboration with podiatry, wound care, and referring physicians
Focus on early intervention, coordination, and limb preservation

Patient consulting a vascular specialist about limb salvage

Do Not Wait on Worsening Symptoms

If you notice wounds that aren’t healing, numbness, color changes, or increasing pain, early evaluation may preserve treatment options.

Call the Rapid Access Limb Salvage Line: 219-208-6218 (IN) or (708) 888-1167 (IL)

Serving Northwest Indiana & Chicagoland

Request an urgent consultation today!

FAQs

The Rapid Limb Salvage Program offers urgent vascular evaluation for patients with PAD, critical limb ischemia, nonhealing wounds, or other symptoms that may increase amputation risk.

Your evaluation may include a vascular consultation, ABI testing, arterial duplex imaging, and additional studies when needed. Your doctor then develops a personalized treatment plan.

The program is designed to offer rapid access, with consultation, imaging, and treatment planning targeted within 48 to 72 hours for eligible patients.

Treatment depends on the cause and severity of circulation problems. Options may include atherectomy, angioplasty, revascularization procedures, wound care, and coordinated treatment with other specialists.

Reduced blood flow can worsen tissue damage, infection, and wound healing. Early vascular evaluation may help restore circulation, protect healthy tissue, and reduce the risk of amputation.

Patients with nonhealing wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, rest pain, numbness, toe discoloration, gangrene, or suspected PAD may benefit from prompt vascular evaluation and treatment planning.