What is Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)?
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to diseases of blood vessels outside the heart and brain. It’s often a narrowing of vessels that carry blood to the legs, arms, stomach or kidneys.
Types of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Doesn’t have an organic cause and doesn’t involve defects in blood vessels’ structure. It’s usually short term and related to spasms that may come and go.
Example: Raynaud’s disease – can be triggered by cold temperatures, emotional stress, working with vibrating machinery or smoking.
Caused by structural changes in the blood vessels, such as inflammation and tissue damage.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Treatments typically include medication, surgery, minimally invasive interventional procedures or a combination of these therapies:
Key Achievement
Dr. Anil Sharma provides comprehensive treatment for peripheral vascular disease using medications, surgical bypass procedures, and minimally invasive techniques. Treatment plans are individualized to restore blood flow, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life for patients with PVD.