Vascular diseases cause blockages in the blood vessels and / or cause plaque buildup on the sides of the blood vessels. These blockages and plaque buildup restrict blood flow to the heart and brain, causing a heart attack, stroke, and even death. Let's take a look at the different types of vascular disease. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) Peripheral arterial disease, also known as PAD, is increasingly recognized by heart professionals. It affects up to 10 to 12 million Americans and is a condition of the peripheral arteries, blood vessels outside the heart. The plaque of fat and cholesterol builds up on the walls of the vessels, which reduces the passage through the artery and considerably slows blood flow. Symptoms are often reported as pain in the legs, toes, fatigue in the legs, changes in color or temperature in the lower legs, ulcers, numbness and sores. When these symptoms appear, consult the best cardiologist . To screen for PAD, a simple test called ABI (ank...
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When Diabetes Leads to Peripheral Vascular Disease
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Many people do not realize how serious diabetes is. Those who do not take their diabetes seriously are more likely to develop serious complications. Many of these health complications can lead to death. All these complications lead to a decrease in the quality of life of the diabetic person. Peripheral vascular diseases (PVD) is one of the deadliest complications that can arise from uncontrolled diabetes. It is a disease where the arteries around the heart and brain are severely blocked. It can happen in your arteries or veins. PVD usually causes pain and fatigue, often in your legs, and especially during exercise. Pain generally improves with rest. The extremities, like the feet, may stop receiving enough blood. In fact, it is estimated that up to 33% of diagnosed diabetics will no longer have a noticeable pulse in their feet 10 years after diagnosis. Finally, PVD can progress to the point where the patient may need to amputate extremities, or even whole limbs. Death is also ...