Accurate diagnosis of peripheral artery disease (PAD) can be a challenging task, even for seasoned physicians with years of practical experience. That statement is only true if a physical examination or similar approach is used instead of modern diagnostic devices,…
Hypertension and Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) has many risk factors, but some of them are more prominent than others, such as smoking, which is the single greatest modifiable risk factor for PAD and many other Cardio-vascular Diseases (CVDs). Another risk factor, which…
Peripheral Arterial Disease and Diabetes
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) has significant comorbidity with specific medical conditions, particularly those of cardiovascular nature like coronary artery disease (CAD), but there is another, equally serious disease that even increases the incidence of PAD and aggravates the existing one.…
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE and blocked arteries
Is CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE in any way related to blocked arteries? Unfortunately, yes. 24% of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients also have Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). This number should not surprise you, considering CKD is an independent risk factor for the development of…
The Effects of Age, Weight and Family History on Ankle-Brachial Index
Preventive screening fod PAD on the basis of ABI measurement is recommended for individuals who are older, over or underweight and have family history of PAD. There are many risk factors for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and some are non-modifiable…