Question 1

does peripheral vascular disease normally show up on an echo?

Accepted Answer

Not normally: Cardiac echos focus primarily on the heart structure (valves and walls) and function (contractility, ejection fraction). They do not look at the peripheral arteries. However, the same ultrasound technology is used to look at the peripheral arteries. The studies of the peripheral arteries are called lower extremity arterial duplex scans or carotid duplex scans, for example.

Question 2

does peripheral vascular disease or mixed connective disease cause skin discolaration on any area of the body? why?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Two very different problems. Arterial insufficiency (pad) can cause the skin to be pale, loss of hair below the mid-shin, and cool feet. Blue or black discoloration indicates threatened tissue and can result in amputation if left untreated. Any dark discoloration or non-healing wound(s) should be evaluated by a vascular specialist as soon as possible.

Question 3

what is peripheral vascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Extremity disease: Peripheral artery disease refers to blood vessel disease which occurs outside the central core of the body, usually in the legs or arms, though erectile dysfunction is in fact also a form of peripheral artery disease. The symptoms of peripheral vascular disease vary based on the location and vessel affected.

Question 4

what causes peripheral vascular disease?

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Peripheral vascular: Peripheral vascular can refer to peripheral artery disease (PAD) or peripheral venous disease. PAD can be caused by aging, smoking, high lipids / cholesterol, and genetics among other things. Being elderly, smoking, and diabetes are biggest risk factors. Venous disease is typically genetic (inherited venous insufficiency), but can also be caused by blood clots &amp; trauma to the veins.

Question 5

can you die from peripheral vascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Peripheral vascular disease and cardiovascular disease are the number one killer. They kill by cardiovascular events; such as stroke, heart attack, sudden death, limb loss, organ failure, hemorrhage or bleeding out. Often no warning to the patient or doc, before a vascular event. Patients and doctors have to work as a team to diagnose and treat before event occurs.

Question 6

what is defined as peripheral vascular disease?

Accepted Answer

PVD: Peripheral vascular disease may be manifest in the lymphatic system (ie: edema)
in the venous system ( ie: venous stasis )
in the arterial sytem ( ie: claudication).

Question 7

define for me what peripheral vascular disease is?

Accepted Answer

Hardening: Of the arteries leading to decreased blood flow to the extremities.

Question 8

what are the tests for peripheral vascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Begin with: Ankle brachial indices or segmental pressures to see if there is a problem. If these are positive cta of aorta and leg vessels should be performed. Conventional angiography used less often for diagnosis nowadays.  See radiologyinfo.Org.

Question 9

what the heck is peripheral vascular disease really?

Accepted Answer

Blockage of arteries: Plaque consisting of cholesterol, fats, and calcium may build up inside of the arteries, usually those providing flow to the legs but also the kidneys, intestine of brain (carotid arteries).  This is most common in people with diabetes, abnormal cholesterol, hypertension, and a history of smoking.  These blockages can often be treated through a catheter with plaque removal or stents.

Question 10

is peripheral vascular disease considered reversible?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Peripheral vascular disease is not necessarily reversible, but its risk can be successfully managed. The pillars of treatment are, 1) smoking cessation, 2) anti- platelet therapy (aspirin/ plavix), and 3) statin therapy to lower cholesterol. There have been anecdotal reports of plaque reversal but this does not happen for everybody.

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