P.A.D
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Peripheral Arterial Disease
How the blood flow within patients with P.A.D
Regular Vs. Irregular
How build up is showed and effected
Symptoms
Requires a medical diagnosis
Symptoms may include leg pain, particularly when walking.
People may experience:
Pain areas: in the buttocks
Pain circumstances: can occur in the leg and improved with rest or in the leg while exercising
Skin: cool skin, loss of hair on the legs, thinning of skin on the legs, or ulcers
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Treatment
Treatment consists of self care and blood thinners
Tobacco cessation, exercise, and a healthy diet are often successful treatments. When these changes aren't enough, medications or surgery can help.
Lifestyle
Physical exercise
Aerobic activity for 20-30 minutes 5 days a week improves cardiovascular health. If injured, pursuing an activity that avoids the injured muscle group or joint can help maintain physical function while recovering.
Smoking cessation
Quitting smoking tobacco.
Heart healthy diet
A broad category of diets that reduce fat, sugar, and red meat while increasing fruits, vegetables, white meat, and fish.
Medications
- Blood thinners
Helps prevent blood clots from forming or helps dissolve existing clots.
- Stalin
Decreases the liver's production of harmful cholesterol.
Medical procedure
Unblocking an artery by inflating a balloon inside it. A stent may also be inserted to hold the artery open.