Sep 15, 2022
September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness month so our conversation today gave us great information about the unfortunate consequences of ignoring PAD symptoms, especially if they’re diabetic and have other risk factors. It is part of our community health partnership with Valley Health where we talk each month with administrators, physicians, and other Valley Health staff about health topics, events, and the community.
Joining me today:
Dr. A. and Eric answered several questions about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) -- also known as Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) – what it is, how to know you’ve got it, treatment options, and most importantly how you can prevent it.
PAD causes decreased blood flow in the legs and may cause leg pain with walking or even at rest. It can also cause non-healing ulcers or, ultimately, gangrene. These patients are at high risk for limb loss over time.
At Valley Health, multiple specialties are involved in PAD diagnosis and treatment: vascular surgery, cardiology, podiatry, wound care/limb preservation, and cardiovascular rehab. Get more details here: https://www.valleyhealthlink.com/our-services/heart-vascular/vascular-surgery/