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Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Expert diagnosis and advanced treatment pathways for peripheral arterial disease (pad), prioritized for your recovery.
CONSULT A SPECIALISTPeripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Peripheral Arterial Disease occurs when arteries supplying blood to the legs or limbs become narrowed due to atherosclerosis, reducing circulation and causing pain during walking or activity.
Introduction
Peripheral Arterial Disease occurs when arteries supplying blood to the legs or limbs become narrowed due to atherosclerosis, reducing circulation and causing pain during walking or activity.
Common Symptoms
- Leg pain while walking (claudication)
- Cold feet or legs
- Weak pulses in the limbs
- Numbness or muscle weakness
- Nonhealing wounds or ulcers on feet
Treatment Options
- Vascular Doppler and angiography evaluation
- Smoking cessation and exercise therapy
- Blood thinner and cholesterol medications
- Angioplasty and vascular stenting
- Surgical bypass procedures in advanced disease
Recovery & Outlook
Early diagnosis and lifestyle modification improve blood circulation and reduce the risk of limb-threatening complications.
