Enlightening Facts on Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease could cause immense pain and might have devastating complications, inclusive of amputation. A trained cardiologist, Dr. Shah, leads a team of highly experienced vascular specialists in addressing PAD to both genders. If you seek expert Plano peripheral artery disease treatment, contact Prime Heart Vascular to learn the several available treatment options.

What do you understand by Peripheral Artery Disease?

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) has been a widespread medical condition occurring due to plaque accumulating in the arteries leading to decreased circulation of the blood. PAD normally affects the blood flowing in the feet, toes, and legs. However, it may also affect arteries in any part of your body.

A decrease in blood circulation may bring about leg pain due to exertion or rest. You may also experience numbness, cramping, non-healing wounds, aching pain, weakness, or heaviness in your legs.

What Risk Factors are Associated with PAD?

Risk factors associated with this condition include:

•       Heart disease
•       Tobacco use 
•       Diabetes 
•       High blood pressure
•       Being above fifty years of age
•       High cholesterol

PAD may lead to sore legs and feet. If left unmanaged, such sores could fail to heal properly, be infected, and call for critical limb ischemia (CLI) or amputation in serious cases. Also, PAD occurs due to enhanced exposure to restricted blood flow to the heart or heart disease, leading to heart attacks and angina.

Available Treatment Alternatives to Cure Peripheral Artery Disease

At Prime Heart and Vascular, Dr. Shah designs personalized treatment plans. Your wide range of treatment options include:

•       Physical rehabilitation
•       Monitored walking therapy
•       Medications
•       Lifestyle changes, including exercise and diet
•       Minimally invasive treatments for opening blockages if the need arises

Dr. Shah begins by assessing your condition according to your symptoms, family, and medical history, among other considerations. He normally starts with lifestyle approaches, inclusive of exercise and diet, and incorporates other treatments if necessary. A healthy weight coupled with a nutritious diet, stress-relief, and regular exercise can help prevent and manage PAD.

It is vital to recall that a relatively small invasive procedure for restoring blood flow to the legs may help save your feet and legs from amputation. For many small invasive procedures, you could return home and resume your duties without wasting any day. Dr. Shah provides proven minimally invasive procedures, including:

•       Stent- In this treatment, the artery is kept open using a metal scaffold.
•       Atherectomy- This procedure aims to eliminate plaque from the artery
•       Balloon angioplasty- Here, a tiny tube would be placed in the blood vessel similar to an IV, flattening any blockage on the sides, thus increasing the flow of blood.

Dr. Shah is zealous about preventing amputations. As such, he employs all the available treatment options to help prevent and manage this condition before its consequences become dire.

Other Services

In addition to PAD, Dr. Shah and his Prime Heart Vascular experts offer a wide range of high-class treatments such as:

•       Heart disease
•       Atrial Fibrillation
•       Stress testing
•       Heart attack
•       Vein Treatment
•       Chest Pain

For any concerns and symptoms likely to cause peripheral artery disease, it would be wise to seek professional assistance promptly. Contact Dr. Shah and his team at Prime Heart Vascular for effective management and treatment of your condition. Call, or book an online appointment for compassionate care.