Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a condition caused by the build up of plaque in the arteries (atherosclerosis). The arteries carry blood rich in oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the rest of the body. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and fibrous tissue. These blockages restrict blood circulation, mainly in the arteries leading to the stomach, kidneys, arms, legs and feet. Reduced circulation to the legs can cause pain and numbness. It may also increase the risk of getting an infection which will be difficult for your body to fight off. If severe enough, it can cause tissue death (gangrene).

The most common early symptom of PAD is intermittent claudication (IC). IC is discomfort or pain in the legs when walking short distances or climbing stairs, it usually goes away with rest. This is because the muscles demand for blood increases. The narrowed arteries cannot supply more blood, so the muscles are deprived of oxygen and other nutrients, causing discomfort. It may not always feel like pain; instead it may feel like tightness, heaviness, cramping or weakness in the legs. Only about 50% of people with PAD have blockages severe enough to experience IC. When arteries are badly narrowed, or completely blocked, leg pain may be noticed even when resting. The legs look normal, but the toes can appear discolored or bluish, and the feet will feel cold to the touch.
PAD affects 8 to 12 million people in the United States. Although it is not very well known among the general populace, health professionals know it to be a painful and dangerous disease. People older than the age of 50 have an increased risk of developing PAD, and men are at a greater risk than women. People with PAD are at an increased risk for coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke that is 6 to 7 times greater than people who don’t have PAD.

Fighting the Effects of PAD

Knowledge of PAD is the best tool of defense against this disease. A diagnosis can be given following a test that measures the ankle-brachial index. This test is performed using a blood pressure cuff to measure the pulse in the ankle and in the wrist. The two are compared, and if the blood pressure in the ankle is lower than in the wrist, there is blockage in the arteries supplying the legs.

Many people with PAD can reduce their risk with life style changes that include: stopping smoking (smokers have a particularly strong risk of PAD), controlling diabetes, controlling blood pressure, being physically active, and eating a low-saturated fat, low-cholesterol diet.

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