Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
What Is Peripheral Vascular Disease?
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) develops as plaque builds up on the inside of arteries. This buildup restricts the flow of blood to the stomach, arms and head – but particularly in the legs – causing pain and numbness when walking or climbing stairs. Painful cramping in calves, thighs or hips after certain physical activities like walking or climbing stairs is common.
How to Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease
Common ways to treat peripheral vascular disease include focusing on reducing symptoms and increasing activity levels. Your provider might also recommend incorporating a healthy diet and additional preventative measures to reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack. Before you can treat the condition, you'll likely undergo a diagnostic test for peripheral vascular disease.
Treatment for Peripheral Vascular Disease at Baptist Health
Baptist Health is known for advanced, superior care for patients with heart conditions and the diagnosis, treatment and management of peripheral vascular disease.
At Baptist Health, you have access to the region’s most comprehensive, multidisciplinary team of specialists and innovative therapies, including many available only through specialized clinical trials. In every way, we work to demonstrate the utmost in excellent care to those who trust us with their health.