Is finding the best peripheral arterial disease doctors in Dallas important to you? Read Lenny’s story! Lenny*, a very pleasant 68-year-old from Dallas, was diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) by his cardiologist. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is when there is significant amount of calcium and plaque that develops inside the arteries causing them to … Continue reading Peripheral Arterial Disease Doctors in Dallas: One Man’s Story
Diabetes & Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD
How Diabetes & Peripheral Arterial Disease Are Related: Over 10 million Americans are affected by Peripheral Arterial Disease also known as Peripheral Artery Disease or PAD. While PAD can happen in anyone, diabetes & peripheral arterial disease are related because diabetes is one of the strongest risk factors associated with the disease. The longer someone has … Continue reading Diabetes & Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD
The Best Peripheral Vascular Disease Doctors in DFW Saved My Legs
Jeff*, a 43-year-old man from Fort Worth, Texas, was diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) by a vascular surgeon in central Texas. In peripheral vascular disease (PVD), also known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), there is significant amount of calcium and plaque inside the arteries causing them to become hard and narrowed. This results in … Continue reading The Best Peripheral Vascular Disease Doctors in DFW Saved My Legs
Vascular Doctors Working with Podiatrists & Wound Care Physicians
The doctors at Precision Vascular and Interventional (Precision VIR) strongly feel that the best care of chronic and critical limb ischemia patients requires a team approach with podiatrists and wound care doctors. These patients with arterial ischemic wounds, especially those in diabetic patients, require the off-loading and wound care that a well-trained podiatrist can provide. … Continue reading Vascular Doctors Working with Podiatrists & Wound Care Physicians
PAD Case Study: Meet Marissa
“I couldn’t walk without stopping to rest my legs” Introducing Marissa R. from Richardson, the 82-year-old mother of an existing Precision VIR vein patient. She complained of leg pain, night cramps and swelling in both legs for years. The cramps caused her to lose sleep. She couldn’t walk more than a few blocks without stopping … Continue reading PAD Case Study: Meet Marissa
Limb Salvage
What Is Limb Salvage? Many patients with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Diabetes and other illnesses causing nerve damage or poor blood circulation often experience slow or non-healing foot wounds due to the decreased blood supply. These wounds can not only be difficult to treat, but can also persist after weeks of cleaning, antibiotics, and hyperbaric … Continue reading Limb Salvage
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) – Definition Peripheral Arterial Disease or Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), also referred to as arteriosclerosis of the extremities and peripheral vascular disease, is a condition that causes poor blood circulation to the kidneys, intestines, arms, legs, and feet. Blood flow may be reduced or blocked by narrowed or hardened blood vessels. … Continue reading Peripheral Arterial Disease