peripheral vascular disease, PVD symptoms
When should I seek medical care for PVD? When should I seek medical care for PVD? Generally, peripheral vascular disease is not an emergency, however, it should not be ignored. A medical evaluation of your symptoms and effective treatment, if indicated, may prevent...
peripheral vascular disease, PVD Risk Factors
PVD Risk Factors PVD Risk Factors Risk factors for peripheral vascular disease include: Family history of heart disease High blood pressure High cholesterol Stroke Older than 50 years Overweight or obesity Inactive (sedentary) lifestyle Smoking Diabetes High...
peripheral vascular disease, PVD symptoms
Symptoms of PVD Symptoms of PVD Not all individuals with peripheral vascular disease have symptoms. Almost always, symptoms are caused by the leg muscles not getting enough blood. Whether you have symptoms depends partly on which artery is affected and to what extent...
peripheral vascular disease
How is PVD treated? How is PVD treated? While surgery is an option, treating PVD medically and with lifestyle changes is the best way to prevent it from getting worse and protect against complications. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure...
peripheral vascular disease
PVD Prevention PVD Prevention The best way to prevent peripheral vascular disease is to reduce your risk factors. You cannot do anything about some of the risk factors, such as age and family history. Other risk factors are under your control. Do not smoke. Eat...
