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Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a disorder in the blood circulation caused by the narrowing or blocking of blood vessels. The blood vessels affected by PVD lie outside the heart and may afflict arteries, veins, or lymphatic vessels.
Narrowing blood vessels results in decreased blood flow, especially to the brain and legs, thereby affecting these organs the most.
Peripheral vascular disease is caused by:
There are different stages of PVD. About 20% of individuals above the age of 60 years have PVD, encompassing both asymptomatic and symptomatic diseases.
Below are the different stages of PVD:
The most commonly used test for PVD is the Ankle/Brachial Index Test. In this test, the physician compares the systolic blood pressure in your ankle to the systolic blood pressure in your arm. The blood pressure ratio in your ankle and arm indicates the PVD risk.
Peripheral vascular disease is uncommon until middle age, but the progress is rapid after that. The occurrence has been determined to be higher in men than women.
PVD can give rise to severe health issues such as permanent damage to heart muscles, heart attack, and stroke if left untreated. In extreme cases, the patient may need to undergo amputation.
Once you are diagnosed with PVD, there is no cure. However, you can control and decrease the symptoms with the help of medicines and lifestyle changes.
PVD arises due to the formation of plaque inside the artery wall. Changes in your lifestyle and embracing a healthier balance go a long way to help you lead a better life. These include controlling your weight & blood sugar levels, quitting smoking, regular exercise, and reducing fat intake.
Several complications associated with PVD include severe pain, poor wound healing, bone infection, restricted mobility, tissue death, and stroke.
If you are facing any similar signs or symptoms please contact the BLK-Max team to schedule an appointment at : +91-11-30403040
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