Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment in Silver Spring, MD

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), also known as Peripheral Vascular Disease, is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs. Legs are the most common victims of PAD and they don’t receive enough blood flow to keep up with demand. This causes leg pain when walking. Peripheral artery disease is also likely to be a sign of accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries. This condition can not only affect the legs, it can result in a reduced blood flow to the heart and brain. If untreated, PAD patients run into the risks of heart attack, stroke, and transient ischemic attack.

What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

PAD is caused by the narrowed arteries resulting in the insufficient blood flow to the limbs and also due to the accumulation of fats in the arteries. It’s more common with elderly people and has direct correlation with diabetes and high blood pressure.

What Are the Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

Severity of PAD varies widely. While some patients suffering from PAD might not have a recognizable symptom, many experience leg pain or cramps while walking. Typical symptoms include pain in leg or hip, numbness or weakness, soars on the toes, feet or legs, no or weak pulse in the legs, and coldness in the lower leg and feet.

Prevention & Non-Surgical Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

We at the Vein & Leg Clinic take PAD with extreme seriousness and provide a comprehensive prevention and non-invasive treatment plan that includes lifestyle and eating advice, medication, and Peripheral Laser Atherectomy.

Schedule a Consultation in Silver Spring, MD

Vein & Leg Clinic offers a thorough checkup and comprehensive treatment plan for peripheral artery disease (PAD) at our office in Silver Spring, MD. Phlebologist Rajeev Batra, MD is board-certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and has extensive experience diagnosing and treating PAD. To learn about PAD prevention and treatment or to schedule an appointment, please call us at (301) 593-9612. Dr. Batra treats patients with PAD from all across the D.C. area including Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Falls Church, Arlington, Landover, and Capito.