Peripheral vascular disease is a narrowing of blood vessels that restricts blood flow. It mostly occurs in the legs, but is sometimes seen in the arms.

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Symptoms

Other diseases predispose patients to develop peripheral vascular disease. There are many causes of peripheral vascular...

Causes

Other diseases predispose patients to develop peripheral vascular disease. There are many causes of peripheral vascular...

Tests

Peripheral vascular disease can be diagnosed by comparing blood pressures taken above and below the point of pain. The ...

Treatments

If the person is a smoker, they should stop smoking immediately. The patient should walk until pain appears, rest until...

Drugs

alteplase
aspirin
heparin

Supplements

Acetylcarnitine
bilberry
levocarnitine

Risk Factors

Atherosclerosis
Family history of cardiovascular disease
High Blood Pressure

Complications

Peripheral Vascular Disease : Prognosis.

Prevention

Blood Pressure Monitoring
Maintain Healthy Weight
regular exercise

Doctor Specialties

Internist
Vascular surgeon

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