Peripheral Artery Disease Symptoms and Complications – USA Vascular Centers
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is the narrowing of the peripheral arteries, commonly affecting the arteries in the pelvis and legs.
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Impotence Pain and cramps at night Burning sensation in leg and feet muscles Numbness in the legs while sitting Pain when walling Dark, bruise-like, colors on your legs and feet Painful and persistent sores on your legs and feet Leg pain that continues after exercising Foot wounds that don’t heal
Your chances of PAD also increase if you are: •Over the age of 50 •Smoking •Having poor diet •Male •Have diabetes •African American •Having high blood pressure
If PAD is not treated, it can have devastating consequences, and can result in the need for lower leg amputation. This is because the lack of blood to the lower leg over an extended period of time will cause the leg to slowly die, making the leg susceptible to gangrene, which could in turn become a life threatening condition.
At USA Vascular Centers, we provide non-surgical treatments for PAD, and are dedicated to helping you to maintain your independence and mobility. For more information on PAD, or to find out about nonsurgical treatments for PAD, contact us today.
http://www.usavascularcenters.com/ 844-723-7220 12840 Riverside Drive Suite 300 Valley Village, CA 91607