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 my left leg] View answer

[Hello - I have had moderate PAD now for 5 years. I now walk 30-45 minutes 4, 5 times a week, or 3-5 kms. each time. My LDL is below 100 mg, my CRP is good, I stopped smoking 1.75 years ago, I eat well - no beef - beans,... View answer

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

[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

[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

surgery two weeks ago. Do the two drugs do the same thing? Plus or minus of either? I have peripheral artery disease in my lower legs and I ve been taking the furosemide to help eliminate swelling. I... View answer