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SUFFERING FROM PAD? WE CAN HELP YOU! We are the most experienced providers for PAD in National Harbor, Maryland!

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If you have leg pain while walking a short distance, it may be a sign of a condition called peripheral artery disease(PAD), and should get screened. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) develops only in the arteries, which carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart. We often think of clogged artery disease as something that only happens in the heart. Yet for some people, the leg pain caused by PAD acts as an “early warning” that someone is at high risk for a heart attack or a stroke. Peripheral artery disease symptoms may include– Coldness in the lower leg or foot, especially when compared with the other side Leg weakness No pulse or a weak pulse in the legs or feet Painful cramping Skin color changes on the leg Studies have also suggested that early vascular care intervention increases life expectancy in PAD patients. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) happens when the arteries in your legs become narrow, usually because of atherosclerosis, or the buildup of plaque on your artery walls.
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What are treatment options for peripheral artery disease?

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 Peripheral artery disease (PAD) happens when the arteries in your legs come narrow, generally because of atherosclerosis, or the buildup of plaque on your artery walls. This restricts blood inflow, allowing lower oxygen-rich blood to reach your muscles and skin, affecting your capability to walk and heal injuries. Diabetes and risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD ) in patients Several large population-based studies have indicated that patients with diabetes have more chances of developing PAD compared to non-diabetic patients and It is essential to get screened for PAD and address the issue and reduce the chance of permanent disability and improve the quality of life. The best way to prevent PAD is to understand the risk factors and control them. This will help delay the onset of this vascular disease. If you have a family history of vascular diseases, you should take more precautions and consult your physician regularly. Prevention of PAD can be achieved by the following: Scr
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What are the symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

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Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD , can be a wake-up call for more extensive problems such as heart disease. We often think of clogged artery disease, or arteriosclerosis, as something that only happens in the heart. Yet for some people, the leg pain caused by PAD acts as an “early warning” that someone is at high risk for a heart attack or a stroke. Peripheral artery disease symptoms may include– Coldness in the lower leg or foot, especially when compared with the other side Leg numbness or weakness No pulse or a weak pulse in the legs or feet Painful cramping in one or both of the hips, thighs, or calf muscles after certain activities, such as walking or climbing stairs Shiny skin on the legs Skin color changes on the legs Studies have also suggested that early vascular care intervention increases life expectancy in PAD patients. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) happens when the arteries in your legs become narrow, usually because of atherosclerosis, or the buildup of plaque on yo
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CAUSES OF PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

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  Peripheral artery disease (PAD ) occurs when the arteries that carry blood to your legs, abdomen, and arms become narrowed, reducing blood flow. The reduction occurs when a tablet, a fatty substance, builds up inside these arteries. Many people with peripheral artery disease (also called a peripheral arterial disease or peripheral vascular disease) have discomfort or pain when walking, called claudicating. The reduced blood flow may damage skin, muscle, and other tissues. In severe cases, blood clots or other problems can block arteries completely and even cause limb loss. Treatment can prevent these outcomes. Risk increases with age—12 to 20 percent of people who have PAD are over 60 years old. Smokers and people who have diabetes are also at risk. Peripheral artery disease results when you have atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup.                                                                                                       Risk factors for pe
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Are you at risk for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?

 Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) involves damage to or blockage in the blood vessels that carry blood away from your heart—the peripheral arteries. Your peripheral arteries carry blood to your arm and leg muscles and the organs in and below your stomach area. PAD may also affect the arteries leading to your head; this is called Carotid Artery Disease. What causes arterial blockage? PAD can result from a condition known as atherosclerosis, where a waxy substance forms inside of the arteries. This substance is called plaque. It is made of cholesterol, fats, calcium, and a blood-clotting material called fibrin. When enough plaque builds up on the inside of an artery, the artery becomes clogged, and blood flow is slowed or stopped. This slowed blood flow may cause "ischemia," which means that your body's cells are not getting enough oxygen. While clogged coronary arteries (the arteries that supply your heart with blood) may lead to a heart attack, and clogged carotid a
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SUFFERING FROM PAD? WE CAN HELP YOU!

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If you have leg pain while walking a short distance, it may be a sign of a condition called peripheral artery disease(PAD ) and should get screened . The CDC reports , about 8.5 million Americans have peripheral artery disease, including 12 to 20 percent of people older than 60.  We are the most experienced providers for Peripheral Artery Disease(PAD )  in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC!    Get ahead of this disease today! Schedule a free screening at a VidaVascular office today! National Harbor, MD, United States Or  Call us today! 866-800-2346 Visit Us at : https://www.vidavascular.com/arterial-disease/
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