How Is PAE Performed? Step by Step

RIVEA Vascular Institute | 29 April 2026

Wondering what happens during a Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) procedure? Understanding each stage can help patients feel more informed and prepared. In this video, Dr. Arjun Reddy gives a step-by-step overview of how PAE is performed, beginning with accessing the blood vessel through a small needle, identifying the arteries supplying the prostate, and delivering specialised particles to reduce blood flow to the enlarged prostate.

Learn how this minimally invasive procedure works, what patients can expect during treatment, and why PAE is increasingly being considered as an alternative to traditional surgery for selected patients with BPH.