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What is peripheral arterial disease

What should you know about it?

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) happens when the blood vessels that supply your arms or legs become too narrow, making it harder for blood to flow properly. This can make it harder for blood to reach your legs. As a result, your leg muscles might not get enough blood when you walk or move, causing pain or discomfort — a condition called claudication. This usually happens when fatty deposits build up inside the blood vessels, leading to the narrowing or hardening of the arteries.

stages of peripheral arterial disease

What are the stages of peripheral arterial disease?

Peripheral artery disease specialists use two main systems — called Fontaine and Rutherford — to describe how serious your PAD is. The Fontaine system is easier to understand and includes the following stages:

  • No show of symptoms (Asymptomatic)
  • Mild claudication (pain in the leg while exercising).
  • Moderate to severe claudication.
  • Ischemic rest pain (pain in your legs when you’re at rest).
  • Gangrene or ulcers.

symptoms

What are the symptoms of peripheral arterial disease?

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) might not show any signs at first, or the signs can be very mild. When symptoms do appear, they may include:

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Pain in the legs while walking

You might feel a dull ache or cramp in your legs when you walk or exercise, but it usually eases once you rest.

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Numbness or weakness in the legs

When less blood reaches your legs, they may feel weak or numb, especially when you’re moving around or walking.

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Shiny skin or hair loss on the legs

Changes in your skin or how your hair grows can be signs that blood isn’t flowing well to that area.

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Sores on the toes, feet, or legs

When blood doesn’t flow well to these areas, cuts or wounds may take longer to heal or might not heal at all.

causes

How is peripheral artery disease caused?

Here are some common causes of peripheral artery disease (PAD) with simple descriptions:

Atherosclerosis (Hardening of the arteries):

This is the most common cause. Fatty deposits build up inside the blood vessels, narrowing them and reducing blood flow to the legs and arms.

Obesity

Excess body weight puts extra strain on the heart and blood vessels, raising the risk of blockages.

Diabetes

High blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels over time, making it harder for blood to flow normally, especially to the legs and feet.

Smoking

Chemicals in tobacco damage the blood vessels, making them narrow and stiff. This greatly increases the risk of PAD.

Lack of exercise

Being inactive slows blood circulation and increases the chances of other risk factors like obesity and high cholesterol.

complications

What are the complications of peripheral artery disease?

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can lead to other health problems when the arteries become clogged or narrowed. These complications include:

Critical limb ischemia

In this condition, an injury or infection leads to the death of body tissue. It often causes open wounds on the arms or legs that don’t heal properly.

Stroke and heart attack

When fatty deposits build up in the arteries, they can also block blood flow to the heart and brain.

tests

What tests are commonly used to check for peripheral artery disease?

The peripheral artery disease doctor will check your body, ask about your health history, and look at any risk factors you may have. They might suggest simple, painless tests to find out if you have PAD and how serious it is. These tests can also help spot any blocked blood vessels:

treatment

How is a peripheral artery disease treated?

There are several treatment options recommended for peripheral artery disease the main goal involves improving the quality of life and preventing any life-threatening events. The common treatment options include:

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Quit smoking

Smoking is one of the biggest causes of PAD. Stopping smoking can help ease your symptoms and lower the chance of serious health problems.

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Balanced diet

Consume a diet that is healthy, nutrient-rich food with the right amount of sodium and saturated fats. Keep highly processed foods at the bay.

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Aim for right weight

If you're overweight, losing even a small amount—just 3% to 5% of your weight—can help improve health issues linked to PAD, like high cholesterol and diabetes.

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Antiplatelet medications

These medicines help stop blood clots from forming and making the arteries more narrow. They also lower the chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

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Statins

These medicines reduce cholesterol and unhealthy fats in your blood, which can help slow down the buildup of fatty deposits in your arteries. They also help reduce the chances of serious health issues caused by PAD.

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Bypass surgery

Bypass surgery might be done to relieve serious pain, help wounds heal, or save a badly damaged foot or leg when other treatments like angioplasty aren't expected to work well.

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Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a treatment used to open up arteries that are too narrow or blocked. The doctor might use a small balloon to push the blockage to the sides of the artery, helping blood flow more easily.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) might not show any signs at first, or the signs can be very mild. When symptoms do appear, they may include:

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FAQs

These are the most commonly asked questions about Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment. If you have any other questions, please Get in touch

Yes, if left untreated, PAD can lead to serious problems like infections, non-healing wounds, or even limb loss. It also increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
PAD can’t be fully cured, but with lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes procedures, symptoms can be managed and further damage can often be prevented.
Yes, supervised walking programs or regular physical activity can improve symptoms and help blood flow better in the legs.
People over 50, smokers, diabetics, and those with high blood pressure or high cholesterol are at greater risk.
PAD affects arteries and reduces blood flow from the heart to the limbs, while varicose veins are swollen veins caused by weak valves, usually not related to blood flow problems from the heart.

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