Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment at One Stop Vascular Solutions, Hyderabad, India

Understanding and Managing Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a condition affecting blood vessels outside the heart and brain, causing narrowing due to fatty deposits. This constriction restricts blood flow to areas like the arms, legs, kidneys, and stomach. Common in older individuals with atherosclerosis, PAD poses a significant risk for stroke and heart attack, with a higher incidence in men. One Stop Vascular Solutions in Hyderabad, India, excels in providing extensive diagnostic and treatment services for PAD, ensuring optimal patient care.

Signs & Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease:

• Intermittent claudication (leg pain during activity)
• Non-healing sores or ulcers on legs
• Hair loss or slow hair growth on legs and feet
• Weakness and numbness in legs
• Colder foot compared to the other
• Slow toenail growth or brittleness
• Shiny or pale blue skin on legs
• Weak or absent pulse in legs and feet
• Erectile dysfunction in men

Causes and risk factors of Peripheral Artery Disease:

• Atherosclerosis: Gradual buildup of fatty material in arteries
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Smoking
• Genetics
• Increasing age
• Male gender
• Tobacco consumption
• Obesity
• High cholesterol
• High homocysteine levels
• Family history of stroke or heart attack

Stages of Peripheral Artery Disease:

• Stage I (Asymptomatic): No noticeable symptoms.
• Stage IIa (Mild Claudication): Mild leg pain during exercise.
• Stage IIb (Moderate to Severe Claudication): Pronounced leg pain during exercise.
• Stage III (Ischemic Rest Pain): Leg pain at rest.
• Stage IV (Ulcers or Gangrene): Ulcers or gangrene, indicating severe complications

Diagnosis:

• Ankle-brachial index - detects the deficiency in blood supply in leg
• Doppler ultrasound imaging - useful for identifying the blockages
• CT angiography
• Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
• Angiography

Treatment Options:

• Lifestyle changes for symptom management and atherosclerosis prevention
• Medications for cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, and blood clots
• Medications to alleviate symptoms and improve blood flow
• Surgical interventions such as angioplasty, stenting, drug coated balloons, drug eluting stents, bypass surgery, atherectomy, endarterectomy and Hybrid intervention

Prevention:

• Focus on reducing cardiovascular mortality risk
• Lifestyle changes: Regular exercise, smoking cessation, weight loss
• Treatment of underlying conditions

One Stop Vascular Solutions Approach:

• Surgical interventions performed by experienced vascular surgeons and top most skilled professionals.
• Collaborative approach involving interventional radiologist and healthcare specialists
• Advanced surgical, endovascular and hybrid techniques
• Monitoring for complications and providing long-term rehabilitation plans when required

Choose One Stop Vascular Solutions in Hyderabad for exceptional peripheral artery disease treatment, ensuring swift and effective care for optimal outcomes.