Dear Doctor! I have a family history of Peripheral arteriel disease , what are the causes and what is the least invasive to diagnose. ... View answer

I have PAD, diagnosed at the Vascular Center @ UVA Health services. Otherwise, I am a female, in excellent health for my age (84). What are the probable risks to my general health from this disease? ... View answer

I am scheduled for an abis on my rt leg mon. my left leg has already been removed below the knee due to blood j flow problems (no diebetes) statistically what are the chances of the same problem in ... View answer

help and what is prognosis for PAD - I am 70? My heart doppler is normal as is my ECG. I also have ... View answer

[Does the smoke from cigarette's cause PAD or is it the ncoline?] View answer

I first used cilostazol 50 mg, then my doc. increased the dosage to 100mg.. at first I experienced relief of the symptoms from my peripheral artery disease (left leg), but, it (symptoms)... View answer

My mother is suffering from peripheral artery disease.During start of operation Doctor found that ... any bypass,doctor restich & told that bypass is not possible due to condtion of artery below knee... View answer

My husband has been prescribed Plavix to deal with peripheral artery disease. Isn t this the drug that had a class-action suit some years ago? Also, do I understand correctly that Plavix is not a blood... View answer

[I have blockage in my legs. I had a doppler that said I had 85% blockage in my leg. I want the dye test done & a possible stint if needed. Do you think I can get that with 85% blockage? I live around the Kansas City, Mo.... View answer

[recently diagnosed pad. While undergoing angeogram of left leg doc broke 2 diamond bits trying to unsuccessfully clear blockage. Told wear my diabetic shoes(have 2 slow healing sores) see me in 6 months and we in business... View answer