Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is caused by a decrease in blood flow to the arms, legs, or feet. If left untreated, this systemic, whole-body condition can lead to heart attack, stroke, severe leg pain, ulceration, infections, and/or amputation. PAD accounts for the majority of leg and foot amputation in the United States.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Symptoms
- Numbness, tingling, & weakness in lower legs & feet
- Burning or aching pain in feet or toes when resting
- Pain in the legs or feet that disrupts sleep
- Slow healing sore on leg or foot
- Lower temperature in one leg
- Loss of hair on legs
- Color change in skin of legs or feet
- Intermittent claudication (painful cramping in the leg that occurs when walking, but typically disappears when the activity stops)
Treatment
Options/Benefits
Peripheral arterial disease is a serious condition, but it can be prevented and treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and vascular procedures.
Treatment Options
- Lifestyle changes
- Angioplasty
- Stenting
- Atherectomy
- Bypass surgery
- Medications to lower blood pressure and manage cholesterol
Benefits of treatment
- Minimally invasive procedures
- Minimal downtime
- Shorter recovery time
- Relief from symptoms
- Minimally invasive procedures involve minimal to no pain compared to surgical options
- Reduce risk of developing other cardiovascular diseases
Prevention
- Quit smoking
- Maintain an active lifestyle
- Eat a healthy diet
- Lose weight
- Lower blood pressure
Schedule a Consultation
(540) 654-9118
info@vivassociates.com
10401 Spotsylvania Ave #203
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
