Peripheral Arterial Disease

What is Peripheral Arterial Disease❓

 Sometimes called peripheral vascular disease or hardening of arteries 🏨

 Narrowing of one or more blood vessels

 Typically effects the legs

What are the symptoms of Peripheral Arterial Disease❓

 Pain when you walk 🚶

 Poor hair or toe-nail growth

 Cool feet 👣

 Weak or no pulses in your feet 👣

 Sores on your feet 👣

How do you diagnose Peripheral Arterial Disease❓ 

 Checking the blood pressure in your arm and leg

How do you treat Peripheral Arterial Disease❓

 Stopping smoking 🚬

 Exercise and a healthy diet 🍏

 Medicine to prevent blood clots 💊

 Statins to lower cholesterol 💊

 Surgery to make the arties wider 🏨

Why should I worry about Peripheral Arterial Disease❓ 

 Amputation of foot or lower leg 🏨

 Higher risk of stroke or heart attack 💔