Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment and Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) or Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a disease of the peripheral blood vessels characterized by narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the legs and feet. The decreased blood flow results in nerve and tissue damage to the extremities.
PAD/PVD is a highly prevalent, under diagnosed, under treated disease. PAD/PVD has a gradual onset, initially asymptomatic until secondary complications develop. Surprisingly, 50 percent of people with PAD have no symptoms while 40 to 50 percent may present atypical, non-specific leg complaints.
Although Peripheral Arterial Disease is serious, it is treatable. Treatment may slow or stop disease progress and reduce the risk of complications. Treatments include lifestyle changes, quitting smoking, medicine, and surgery or procedures.
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SYMPTOMS OF Peripheral Arterial Disease
MAY INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Leg pain upon activity
Intermittent Claudication
Weak or absent peripheral pulses
Pallor or cyanosis
Peripheral numbness
Cool extremities
Minimal to no hair growth on extremities
PROCEDURES
Doppler Ultrasound
A Doppler ultrasound looks at blood flow in the major arteries and veins in the limbs. During this test, a handheld device is placed on your body and passed back and forth over the affected area. A computer converts sound waves into a picture of blood flow in the arteries and veins.The results of this test can show whether a blood vessel is blocked. The results also can help show the severity of PAD.
Arteriogram
An arteriogram provides a “road map” of the arteries. Doctors use this test to find the exact location of a blocked artery.
For this test, dye is injected through a needle or catheter (tube) into one of your arteries. This may make you feel mildly flushed. After the dye is injected, an x ray is taken. The x ray can show the location, type, and extent of the blockage in the artery.
IVUS
Balloon Angioplasty/Stenting
Percutaneous or Laser Atherectomy
About Us
At Naadi Healthcare Manteca, our vascular center is filled with experienced and authorized staff to supply the most recent treatments for vascular and interventional radiology. Our center focuses on minimally invasive procedures to ensure that our patients recover as quickly as possible.