Today it is well understood that patients who show signs of peripheral vascular disease (sometimes called peripheral arterial disease) and who do not seek treatment may eventually suffer not only considerable pain, discomfort or even actual loss of limb, but also an increase in cardiac mortality.
It is alarming that over 60% of lower extremity amputations in the United States and worldwide are performed without any vascular evaluation such as non-invasive vascular tests or angiograms.
The most common symptom of peripheral vascular disease is cramping of the calf muscle with increased activity. Other times, the only symptoms are leg or hip weakness. In addition, peripheral vascular disease is also indicated by non-healing sores or ulcers, especially on the toes or feet.
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and other Arizona cities. Our Heart and Vein Doctor offers EVLT and sclerotherapy as well.
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