Peripheral artery disease (PAD), is a progressive condition in which the arteries in the legs become narrowed or blocked, reducing blood flow to the legs. This can cause symptoms such as leg pain, numbness, and difficulty walking. It is estimated that PAD currently affects 8.5 million people over the age of 40 in the United … Continue reading
You know how useful your stethoscope can be – a “Doppler stethoscope” extends your capabilities with its ability to listen to the flow of blood cells in the smallest arteries or veins. Most common uses: Checking arterial patency Before, during, and after surgery Evaluating vascular damage from trauma Peripheral artery disease (PAD) testing Sensitive pulse … Continue reading
Screening for PAD: Most physicians now realize that peripheral artery disease (PAD) is common among those over 65, or over 50 with a history of diabetes or smoking, and that those with PAD have significantly increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death. (One in four of your patients with PAD will suffer one of … Continue reading
Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes and PAD Both PAD and diabetes are growing global problems linked strongly to one another. Diabetes is a vascular disease caused by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin, which the body needs to break down sugar as too much sugar in the bloodstream can cause serious damage to … Continue reading