What is PAD?
PAD stands for peripheral arterial disease, it is common in people who are diabetic but can often go unnoticed. Blood vessels in the legs can be blocked by fatty deposits leading to decreased blood flow. People who have this face a higher chance of stroke, heart attack, or death.
One out of three people develop this condition over the age of 50. If undetected this condition can lead to amputation and an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death within five years, Taking care of your health can reduce the chance of heart attack/stroke.
There are several risk factors that can increase the chance of developing peripheral arterial disease including smoking, advanced age, obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol. Our doctors in Katy TX can test for peripheral arterial disease using a non-invasive in-office ankle-brachial index (ABI) test. The ABI index looks at the relationship between your ankle and arm blood pressure. Early detection and treatment of PAD can slow the progression and decrease the chance of stroke and/or a heart attack. As widely believed individuals with PAD do not always experience leg pain, cramping, claudication, or fatigue.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Symptoms:
- When walking you feel tiredness and pain in legs, thighs and buttock
- At rest your foot or toes hurt and this can prevent you from sleeping
- Skin wounds and ulcers heal slowly(between 8-12 weeks)
- Leg pain should not be ignored and should be reported and evaluated immediately
Treatment options for PAD Katy TX:
Our doctors use the VasamedSensilase PAD-IQ technology to provide non-invasive on-site arterial testing which provides reliable data to allow for the early detection and treatment of PAD, when the leg pain is indicated. The diagnosis of PAD is based on a quantitative evaluation of microcirculatory perfusion in the skin.
Frequently Asked Questions on Peripheral Arterial Disease
Below are answers to common questions about PAD and circulation-related foot issues.
What is peripheral arterial disease?
Peripheral Arterial Disease reduces blood flow to the feet.
What are the symptoms of PAD?
How is PAD diagnosed?
Through Vascular Testing.
Why is early detection important?
It helps prevent serious complications.
Vascular Care for PAD in Katy & Cypress
If you have symptoms such as leg pain, numbness, or slow-healing wounds, early vascular testing is essential to protect your health.
Our board-certified podiatrists provide advanced vascular assessments for patients throughout Katy, Cypress, Cinco Ranch, Richmond, and Fort Bend County.
Call us at (281) 395-3338 or request an appointment online.
