Combatting Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease is a condition whereby your arteries begin to clog with plaque. However, the plaque does not clog your arteries all at once. As a result, you will notice a slow progression of symptoms that you must address as soon as possible. At MVP Endovascular Center, we ensure that you receive minimally-invasive care that addresses these concerns.
Moreover, we ensure that you have unobstructed circulation in your extremities, and our caring team at MVP Endovascular is ready to consult with you and help you learn more about your body. Your quality of life will improve after treatment, and we can help you prevent long lasting health issues.
The Signs and Symptoms of PAD
PAD is often a concern that does not pique your interest until it reaches the advanced stages. As a result, we want to make sure that you get the care you need as quickly as possible. When you experience any of these conditions, remember that you can reach out to us right away for a consultation or care.
- Painful cramping (claudication) during activity
- Numbness or weakness in the extremities
- One hot leg and one cold leg
- Sores that do not seem to heal properly
- Slower growth of nails and leg hair
- Shiny and/or discolored skin
- Little to no pulse in the feet and legs
- Erectile dysfunction
While claudication is a serious symptom that you can correct with exercise in some cases, you should speak to our team about diagnostics and treatment. You may also notice advanced symptoms that require treatment before the problem is far too difficult to manage.
Risk Factors for Developing PAD
We understand that atherosclerosis is the leading risk factor for this condition, but you have several other risk factors that should raise alarms. Let us know how many of these risk factors you are experiencing so that we can customize a treatment plan that addresses your medical needs.
The sooner you reach out to us about these risk factors, the sooner we can help:
- Age (especially patients over the age of 50)
- Family history of heart disease or vascular issues
- Obesity
- Smoking
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Poor diet (high in fat and cholesterol)
- Lack of activity or exercise
We want to warn patients with diabetes that they are at higher risk due to the complications the condition can present. Reach out to us as soon as possible so that one of our professional and compassionate specialists can explain your treatment options.
Compassionate and Caring Treatment at MVP Endovascular Center
Contact us right away when you believe you may have PAD or want to learn more about your treatment options. We use advanced, cutting-edge diagnostics to ensure that you understand more about your condition and live a better life. Our medical specialists at MVP Endovascular Center are happy to help you improve your quality of life and get past a condition that far too many people overlook.