PAD vs PVD Difference & Risk Factors

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There are subtle differences between the terms, PAD and PVD.


Common PAD Risk Factors

Age over 50 years Heart disease High blood cholesterol High blood pressure (hypertension) Diabetes Family history of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or PVD Overweight or obesity Smoking or use of tobacco products


Symptoms of PVD

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


Lifestyle Changes to Prevent & Improve PAD


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