Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
September is PAD Awareness month. PAD, or peripheral arterial disease, is also sometimes called PVD, as in peripheral vascular disease. PAD is a chronic condition where the arteries in the … Continue reading
What is an Arterial Duplex?
An arterial duplex, an arterial doppler, or an arterial ultrasound typically refer to the same thing. It is a non-invasive diagnostic medical imaging study. An ultrasound machine is used to … Continue reading
Peripheral Arterial (or Vascular) Disease (PAD or PVD)-Part 2
You can read Part 1 of this article here. Risk Factors Smoking Diabetes High blood pressure (Hypertension) High cholesterol levels Obesity Family history of the disease Age Symptoms Pain, fatigue, … Continue reading
Peripheral Arterial (or Vascular) Disease (PAD or PVD)-Part 1
Anatomy and Function Arteries are blood vessels lined with muscle cells carrying blood, rich in oxygen and other important components, away from the heart to different parts of the body. … Continue reading
What is an Ankle-Brachial-Index (ABI) test?
If you are complaining of pain in your legs and your physician is suspecting a disease in your arteries or PAD, he/she might order a test called ABI. An ankle-brachial-index … Continue reading
Aching Legs?
Do your legs hurt after walking or climbing up the stairs? You may have peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a condition where fatty deposits build up in the inner … Continue reading
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