Peripheral Arterial Disease Resources
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Taking Control: Effective Treatment Options for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when arteries supplying blood to the legs become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup, a process similar to what happens in coronary heart disease. This restricted blood flow can cause a variety of PAD symptoms, including pain, cramping, and […]
Weak or Numb Legs
It can be concerning when you experience any form of weakness or numbness in your legs. Like any unusual or unexpected bodily changes, your first instinct may be to find the cause. Sometimes, something as simple as sitting in an awkward position for too long can cause pins and needles, leading to weakness or numbness […]
Muscle Cramps in Legs
A muscle cramp in your leg might be due to poor blood circulation caused by chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) or peripheral artery disease (PAD). While CVI affects your veins and PAD affects your arteries, both conditions can cause severe muscle cramping and spasms in your legs. United Vein & Vascular Centers offers an array of treatment options to minimize […]
Slow or Weak Pulse in Legs
A weak pulse in your leg is a sign of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Together with other PAD symptoms like leg pain, leg weakness and numbness, this condition can cause significant discomfort and severe health risks. PAD symptoms do not have to slow you down. United Vein & Vascular Centers is on a mission to […]
Shiny, Cracked or Discolored Skin
If you struggle with discoloration in your legs or notice that your skin is shiny or cracked, it might be because of peripheral artery disease (PAD) or chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). These conditions affect the blood flow in your legs, which can result in skin appearance changes. United Vein & Vascular Centers can address these symptoms with an array of […]
Arterial vs. Venous Ulcers: How to Tell the Difference
Ulcers, which are open sores on the skin, are a common medical condition for people in the United States. Their prevalence is increasing to affect almost 3% of the world’s population. You may have heard of peptic ulcers, but could you tell the difference between arterial ulcers vs. venous ulcers? What are arterial ulcers vs. […]