Lessons from the heart may translate to better treatment for blocked arteries in the legs and elsewhere.Discusses potential treatment for peripheral artery disease. Manifestations of the disease; Lifestyle changes that may help in the treatment of peripheral artery disease; Types of bypass surgery for...
Blood vessels in the legs are the ones most often affected. Other arteries frequently affected include those that supply blood to the kidneys and those in the arms. When an artery is blocked or narrowed, the part of the body it supplies doesn't get enough oxygen. The condition is called ...
Bypass surgeryIn this operation, arteries from other parts of the body are moved to bypass clogged arteries and help oxygen-rich blood reach its target destination. Balloon angioplasty.This procedure helps open clogged arteries that have become partially or fully blocked by opening up the blockage w...
In certain situations, without leg surgery, the ulcer may not heal properly.People with poor circulation may need a procedure or surgery to open one or more blocked arteries in the legs. When possible, doctors will try to open the blockage with angioplasty. This is usually done by threading ...
Intake of cholesterol-rich foods causes buildup in the arterial walls. High blood sugar levels due to diabetes can also damage the walls of the arteries. Cigarette smoke contains several toxins that are harmful for the walls of the arteries. All of these factors place an individual at risk ...
EECP is a non-invasive treatment for angina pectoris by increasing coronary blood flow in ischemic areas of the heart. EECP encourages blood vessels to open small channels around the narrowed or blocked arteries which eventually become "natural bypass" vessels to provide blood flow to heart muscle...
Duplex ultrasound combines traditional ultrasound with Doppler technology to visualize blood flow in the veins and arteries. This non-invasive imaging technique is essential for diagnosing vascular conditions and guiding minimally invasive procedures. ...
doctors commonly use the term peripheral vascular disease to refer to peripheral artery disease (peripheral arterial disease, PAD), a condition that develops when the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the internal organs, arms, and legs become completely or partially blocked as a result of...
Peripheral artery disease:When the arteries in your legs narrow, it can lead to poor circulation. This makes it painful for you to walk. Wounds also won’t heal as well. If you have a severe form of the disease, you might need to have a limb removed (amputation). ...
Imaging tests.CT andMRItests tell your doctor whether your gangrene has spread and if gas has built up in your tissues. In an arteriogram, your doctor injects dye into your blood and then takes an X-ray to check blood flow and look for blocked arteries. ...