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Board-certified in cardiology internal medicine nuclear medicine and holistic medicine Dr Guarneri is the founder and medical director of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine Her medical degree is from SUNY Medical…
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How is peripheral artery disease diagnosed and treated?
Peripheral artery disease can be diagnosed right in the physician's office. This may include a test called an ankle-brachial index. A physician can also diagnose peripheral artery disease in the office simply by taking pulses. Very frequently pulses to the feet or what are called the dorsalis pedis pulse and posteror tibial pulse are absent which is an indication that there is peripheral artery disease. A simple test may include an ultrasound of the lower extremities looking at the arteries at rest and then with exertion. This is a very simple non-expensive diagnostic test that can diagnose peripheral artery disease. Further testing can include a CT angiogram or an MRA, a magnetic resonance angiogram, which can actually look at blood flow to the arteries of the legs.
Treatment of peripheral artery disease is similar to treatment of carotid artery disease and coronary artery disease. To prevent these diseases we have to give up tobacco use, control blood sugar, have diabetes completely under control, lipids within perfect range, and decreased amounts of inflammation. There are mechanical treatments for peripheral artery disease such as angioplasty, placing a balloon to open the artery, as well as rotational aserectomy or stent placement. Additional, treatments may include medication, supplements and even surgery.
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Treatment of peripheral artery disease is similar to treatment of carotid artery disease and coronary artery disease. To prevent these diseases we have to give up tobacco use, control blood sugar, have diabetes completely under control, lipids within perfect range, and decreased amounts of inflammation. There are mechanical treatments for peripheral artery disease such as angioplasty, placing a balloon to open the artery, as well as rotational aserectomy or stent placement. Additional, treatments may include medication, supplements and even surgery.
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