Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, is a dangerous condition that can lead to life-threatening heart disease. A partially or fully blocked artery is a cause of poor circulation, which has direct implications on your quality of life. But there are PAD treatments to correct or overcome this vein disease. If your case is mild enough, you may only need lifestyle or diet changes. While surgery is sometimes the most appropriate solution, it’s always the last treatment to use. Ask an expert like Dr. George Bolotin of the Astra Vein Treatment Center in Brooklyn, New York and Bronx, New York. Don’t wait for your condition to worsen.
What Is Peripheral Artery Disease?
Peripheral artery disease, also called PAD, is a circulation problem caused by the narrowing of your arteries. Symptoms of the disease include a loss of leg hair, an ulcer or open wound on your leg or even just cool or thinning leg skin. You can treat PAD with a combination of remedies, including:
Careful at-home care
Lifestyle changes
Medications
Surgery or angioplasty as a last resort
A narrowing of the arteries is often caused by a condition called atherosclerosis, a build-up of fatty deposits in your arteries that reduces blood flow. It can lead to pain in your limbs from not receiving proper blood circulation. Dr. George Bolotin of the Astra Vein Treatment Center is an expert Interventional Radiologist who specializes in vein care in Brooklyn and Bronx. He’s qualified to diagnose your condition and provide PAD treatment options.