Peripheral arterial disease is a progressive narrowing of the leg arteries that reduces blood and oxygen delivery to the muscles, skin, and feet. Many patients dismiss early PAD symptoms as aging, arthritis, or fatigue, but vascular testing can identify circulation problems early.
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Symptoms patients may notice
- Calf, thigh, hip, or buttock pain while walking
- Pain that improves after resting
- Cold feet, color change, shiny skin, or slow toenail growth
- Non-healing wounds or ulcers
- Night pain or foot pain at rest in more advanced disease
How we evaluate this condition
- ABI testing, Doppler ultrasound, pulse examination, and foot inspection
- Review of diabetes, smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure, kidney disease, and heart disease risk
- Imaging referral when severe blockage or intervention planning is needed
Treatment and care options
- Exercise therapy, risk-factor control, and medication optimization
- Foot care and wound-care coordination
- Endovascular or surgical revascularization when symptoms are severe or limb risk is present
Request PAD testing if you have leg pain while walking or poor circulation symptoms.