The reduced circulation of blood to a body part other than the heart is referred to as peripheral arterial disease. This condition is the result of the gradual buildup of plaque within the arteries that significantly reduces the blood flow to a specific organ or body part such as the brain, arms, abdomen, kidneys and legs. Peripheral arterial disease usually arises in patients with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity. Poor lifestyle choices like smoking, a diet rich in fat, and inactivity also increase risk for peripheral arterial disease.
This is a very serious condition because it can increase an individual’s risk of a heart attack or stroke by up to six-fold. At PULSE, Dr. Majeed specializes in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of peripheral arterial disease by providing cutting-edge treatments that improve your overall survival and quality of life.
Symptoms of Carotid Artery Stenosis (Blockage of the neck artery that carries blood to the brain)
Sudden loss of vision, blurred vision
Weakness, tingling, or numbness on one side of the face, one side of the body
Sudden difficulty walking, loss of balance, lack of coordination
Sudden dizziness or confusion
Difficulty speaking or understanding
Difficulty with memory
Difficult swallowing
Symptoms of Subclavian Artery Stenosis (Blockage of the artery that carries blood to arms and back of the brain)
Dizziness with arm activity
Feeling as if you might pass out
Vertigo
Blurred, double or partial loss of vision
Arm fatigue and pain with arm arm activity
Different blood pressures in each arm
Symptoms of Mesenteric Artery Stenosis (Blockage of the artery that carries blood to the abdomen and gastrointestinal system)
Abdominal pain after eating
Bloating or a sense of fullness
Diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting
Fever
Symptoms of Renal Artery Stenosis (Blockage of the artery that carries blood to the kidney)
High blood pressure
Kidney failure
Fluid retention in your legs causing swollen ankles and feet
Fluid retention in the lungs causing shortness of breath
Symptoms of Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease (Blockage of the artery that carries blood to the legs)
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