Peripheral Artery Disease is a circulatory problem that occurs when the walls of the arteries to your limbs thicken, narrowing the space for blood to flow within the blood vessels, which is then not able to keep up with demand.
Most often affecting the legs, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is generally a sign of atherosclerosis, or a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, which can slow normal blood flow to the heart and brain as well as the extremities.
There are approximately 10 million adults in the United States that suffer from PAD. The symptoms of PAD often go unrecognized, because only about half of those with this condition actually have symptoms, which can include:
In the past, vascular surgery was required to treat peripheral artery disease. Today, there are less invasive, yet highly effective, treatments for PAD that are performed on an outpatient basis at NG Vascular & Vein Center.
If you have not been diagnosed with PAD but would like to know if you’re at risk, please take the quiz below. You can also schedule a consultation with our doctor; we provide diagnostic tests for PAD and other vascular conditions right here at our center.
To learn more about our treatment options for PAD, click here to learn more about angioplasty and here to learn more about atherectomy. Both are highly effective treatments, and the one recommended for you will depend on your specific PAD diagnosis.