Introduction
Peripheral vascular disease is a serious condition. It can lead to permanent damage in the body’s major organs and tissues, including the heart and brain. But you don’t need to be a doctor to understand PVD symptoms or risk factors. Say’s , Dr. Dennis Doan
we have put together this guide to help you understand peripheral vascular disease symptoms, causes and treatment options so that you can prevent further damage from occurring in your life or loved ones’ lives.Key Takeaways
· PVD is a common condition that can occur in people of all ages.· There are many symptoms of PVD, including leg pain, swelling and fatigue.· The causes of PVD include genetics, high blood pressure and diabetes.· Treatment options for peripheral vascular disease include lifestyle changes such as diet modification or exercise; medications such as aspirin or beta blockers; surgery to repair damaged arteries (angioplasty); or bypass surgery if you have severe blockages in your legs that prevent blood flow through them
Intioduction to Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a condition that affects the blood vessels in the legs and feet. It’s the most common type of vascular disease, affecting about one in every five people over age 50.PVD can lead to serious complications, including amputation if left untreated. In fact, amputations due to PVD are three times more likely than heart attacks or strokes!
Peripheral Vascular Disease Symptoms
Peripheral vascular disease symptoms can include:
· Pain in your lower legs, calves or ankles. This may feel like a burning sensation that gets worse with walking and improves when you rest.· Swelling of the feet and legs. You might notice an increase in volume around these areas as they fill with fluid, which causes them to feel heavy and swollen when you walk around on them.· Leg cramps at night as well as daytime fatigue caused by poor blood flow to muscles (a condition called claudication). This can make it difficult for you to exercise without pain or exhaustion setting in quickly after starting an activity like walking up stairs or running for even just a few minutes at a time.
Peripheral Vascular Disease Risk Factors and Causes
In order to understand PVD, it’s important to know what it is and how it can be prevented. Here are some of the most common risk factors for peripheral vascular disease:
· Age – As you get older, your arteries can become narrowed or blocked by fatty deposits called plaque. This can lead to blood clots that cause heart attack or stroke. If you have diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar), high cholesterol levels, or high blood pressure (hypertension), these conditions increase your risk for atherosclerosis–the build-up of plaque inside your arteries–and thus increase your chances of developing PVD.· Smoking – Smoking damages the walls of your blood vessels over time, which makes them more likely to become inflamed and narrow as well as develop dangerous blockages called aneurysms that could burst open at any time if left untreated due to insufficient oxygen flow being able to reach vital organs like kidneys/liver/heart etcetera…
What is the Treatment for Peripheral Vascular Disease?
The treatment for PVD is dependent on the severity of the disease. In general, there are three types of treatments: medications, surgery and lifestyle changes.
· Medications: Medications can help to improve symptoms and slow down the progression of PVD by reducing cholesterol levels in your blood vessels. These include statins (Lipitor) and other cholesterol-lowering drugs like fibrates or niacin (Transtec). If you’re taking these medications, it’s important that you follow all instructions carefully so as not to increase any side effects or complications related to taking them over time.
People with PVD can prevent the disease from getting worse by making changes to their diet, exercise and lifestyle.
People with PVD can prevent the disease from getting worse by making changes to their diet, exercise and lifestyle.
· Eat a healthy diet: A diet that’s rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains is recommended for people with PVD. These foods are high in antioxidants like vitamin C and E that may help reduce inflammation caused by plaque buildup on your arteries.· Exercise regularly: It’s important for people with PVD to stay active so they don’t experience symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath when they exercise or do other activities around the house like gardening or cleaning up after dinner parties at home with friends or family members who live nearby
Conclusion
People with PVD can prevent the disease from getting worse by making changes to their diet, exercise and lifestyle. If you think you might have PVD, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor.
