Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
When severe leg pain from peripheral artery disease (PAD) stopped his travels, Ruben turned to our specialists. Learn how advanced heart care gave him his life back.
Ruben’s passion for global travel and his YouTube channel came to a halt when severe leg pain made it nearly impossible to walk. Diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition similar to coronary disease where plaque builds up in the arteries of the legs, he struggled to find a treatment that worked. After being told his anatomy was too complex for standard options, Ruben sought a second opinion from the cardiovascular specialists at Memorial Hermann.
Dr. Maraji offered a minimally invasive peripheral intervention performed through Ruben's wrist and foot. This groundbreaking approach worked to support better blood flow and help facilitate his return to normal activities. Thanks to his dedicated health care team, Ruben is back to hiking, exploring new countries and living life fully.
Learn more about our peripheral artery disease treatments or schedule an appointment: bit.ly/3T4z9qZ
Video Chapters
0:03 - Severe Leg Pain Changes Everything
0:41 - Seeking a Second Opinion with Dr. Maraji
1:03 - A groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure
1:41 - What is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?
2:01 - Back to Traveling the World
When severe leg pain from peripheral artery disease (PAD) stopped his travels, Ruben turned to our specialists. Learn how advanced heart care gave him his life back.
Ruben’s passion for global travel and his YouTube channel came to a halt when severe leg pain made it nearly impossible to walk. Diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition similar to coronary disease where plaque builds up in the arteries of the legs, he struggled to find a treatment that worked. After being told his anatomy was too complex for standard options, Ruben sought a second opinion from the cardiovascular specialists at Memorial Hermann.
Dr. Maraji offered a minimally invasive peripheral intervention performed through Ruben's wrist and foot. This groundbreaking approach worked to support better blood flow and help facilitate his return to normal activities. Thanks to his dedicated health care team, Ruben is back to hiking, exploring new countries and living life fully.
Learn more about our peripheral artery disease treatments or schedule an appointment: bit.ly/3T4z9qZ
Video Chapters
0:03 - Severe Leg Pain Changes Everything
0:41 - Seeking a Second Opinion with Dr. Maraji
1:03 - A groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure
1:41 - What is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?
2:01 - Back to Traveling the World
