Circulation Problems (PVD/PAD)

Poor Circulation & PVD

PVD (Poor Arterial Circulation)

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a circulation problem in the legs.

Predisposing Factors:

  • Diabetes

  • Hypertension

  • High Cholesterol

  • Cigarette Smoking

  • Aging Process

Symptoms:

  • Leg Pains

  • Claudication (pain induced by exercise)

  • Leg discoloration (Redness or black toes)

  • Shiny legs / Loss of hair on legs

  • Numbness

Diagnosis & Treatment

We confirm diagnosis by doing tests:

  • ABI / Arterial Doppler

  • Arterial Duplex

  • PVR

  • Angiogram

Treatment Options:

  • Angioplasty

  • Atherectomy (roto-rotor)

  • Stent Placement

  • Bypass Surgery