Peripheral Vascular Disease

Artery blockages can occur outside the heart, particularly in the legs, and often lead to symptoms such as cramping or pain during walking. This condition may be due to Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), a common circulatory problem where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs.

When blood flow is significantly restricted, patients may develop leg pain, especially in the calves, during physical activity—a symptom known as claudication. In severe cases, poor circulation can cause wounds or ulcers that may not heal unless blood flow is improved.

Many individuals mistakenly attribute these symptoms to arthritis or joint problems. However, pain that occurs with walking and improves with rest is often due to undiagnosed PAD.

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Diagnosis

is simple and non-invasive. A Doppler ultrasound test performed in the clinic can assess blood flow in the leg arteries and confirm the presence of blockages.

Treatment options

vary based on the severity of the disease and may include:

Lifestyle changes and medications to improve blood flow and manage risk factors.
Minimally invasive procedures such as balloon angioplasty, stent placement, or atherectomy (removal of plaque from the arteries).
In more advanced cases, surgical bypass may be necessary, though this is now less common.
Minimally invasive techniques have become the preferred treatment for many patients with PAD, offering effective results with less recovery time compared to traditional surgery.

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