This week on The Heart of Innovation, our Save My Piggies series features a powerful story of courage, compassion, and cutting-edge care.
Meet Benny, a Dallas patient who nearly lost his leg to advanced Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) — and the physician who helped him reclaim his life.
Dr. Marc Salhanick, a vascular specialist in Dallas, shares how a minimally invasive procedure using a new, retractable stent helped restore blood flow in the small vessels below the knee, giving Benny a second chance to walk and to live without fear of amputation.
Benny opens up about the emotional toll of PAD, the frustration of delayed diagnosis, and the moment he finally found a care team that listened and acted. His journey highlights both the devastating gaps in PAD care and the hope that exists when awareness and access come together.
🎧 Don’t miss this moving journey from pain to possibility — and learn how early detection, innovative treatments, and patient advocacy can save limbs and lives.
📞 Questions about PAD? Call the Leg Saver Hotline at 1-833-PAD-LEGS 🌐 Visit PADhelp.org for free education and support.
This episode was made possible through a sponsorship by Reflow Medical. The patient was compensated for sharing their personal experience. Reflow Medical did not participate in the selection of the physician or patient and had no influence over the content or discussion.
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