arteriosclerosis, the extremities…

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arteriosclerosis, the extremities, peripheral vascular disease, pvd, peripheral arterial disease, pad, arteriosclerosis obliterans, arteriosclerosis, the extremities, the blood vessels characterized by narrowing, hardening, the arteries that supply the legs, feet, a decrease in blood flow, injure nerves, tissues, arteriosclerosis, "hardening, the arteries", commonly shows its effects, in the legs, feet, narrowing, the arteries, progress to total closure, occlusion, the vessel, vessel walls, become less elastic, cannot dilate, greater blood flow, exercise, calcium deposits, in the walls, the arteries contribute, narrowing, stiffness, effects of these deposits seen on ordinary x-rays, common disorder, affecting men over 50 years old, at higher risk, they have a personal, family history of coronary artery disease, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, smoking, hypertension, high blood pressure, kidney disease involving hemodialysis, symptoms affect one limb, arteriosclerosis exists in both limbs, intensity, different in each, leg pain, intermittent claudication, occurs, exercise, walking, relieved, rest, numbness, the legs, feet at rest, cold legs, feet, muscle pain, in the thighs, calves, feet, loss of hair on the legs, feet, change of color, the legs, paleness, blueness, cyanosis, pulse, weak, absent, in the limb, walking/gait abnormalities, an examination, arterial bruits, whooshing sound heard, the stethoscope over the artery, decreased, absent pulse, in the extremities, decreased blood pressure, in the affected limb, blood tests, high cholesterol, peripheral artery disease revealed, an abnormal ratio between the blood pressure, the ankle, arm, ankle/brachial index, abi, a doppler ultrasound exam of an extremity, angiography, the arteries, in the legs, arteriography, intravascular ultrasound, ivus, the extremity, an mri scan, treatment focuses on the relief of symptoms, self-care to improve circulation, medications required to control the disorder, pain relievers, blood thinners, medications to enlarge, dilate the affected artery(ies, surgery, performed only on severe cases, ability to work, pursue essential activities is affected, surgery, consist of removing the lining, the artery, endarterectomy, repairing, replacing the vessel, grafting, most commonly, bypass surgery is performed, using a vein, synthetic graft, alternatives to surgery, treatments balloon angioplasty, a similar technique to that, open the coronary arteries, performed on the blood vessels, the affected extremity, followed by stent implantation, laser treatment, treatments, self-care, exercise must be balanced, rest, walking, point of pain, alternated, rest periods, over time, circulation improves, the development of collateral, blood vessels, stop smoking! smoking constricts arteries, decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen, increases the risk of forming clots, thrombi, emboli, foot care is particularly important, diabetes is also present, wear shoes that fit properly, pay attention to any cuts, scrapes, injury, the tissues heal slowly, is decreased circulation, prone to infection, cholesterol is high, change the diet to a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet, arteriosclerosis, the extremities, controllable, surgery provides good relief of symptoms, complications, require amputation, the extremity, injury, infection, the feet, legs, presence of open sores, ischemic ulcers, on the lower extremities, ulcers on the feet, toes, gangrene, tissue death, see gas gangrene, arterial emboli, impotence, symptoms indicate arteriosclerosis, the extremities, new symptoms develop, formation of new sores/ulcers, signs of infection, fever, redness, general ill feeling, joint pain, control risk factors obesity, high blood pressure, smoking.