Category: Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease Doctors in Dallas: One Man’s Story

Is finding the best peripheral arterial disease doctors in Dallas important to you? Read Lenny’s story! Lenny*, a very pleasant 68-year-old from Dallas, was diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) by his cardiologist. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is when there is significant amount of calcium and plaque that develops inside the arteries causing them to … Continue reading Peripheral Arterial Disease Doctors in Dallas: One Man’s Story

The Best Peripheral Vascular Disease Doctors in DFW Saved My Legs

Jeff*, a 43-year-old man from Fort Worth, Texas, was diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) by a vascular surgeon in central Texas. In peripheral vascular disease (PVD), also known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), there is significant amount of calcium and plaque inside the arteries causing them to become hard and narrowed. This results in … Continue reading The Best Peripheral Vascular Disease Doctors in DFW Saved My Legs

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month September

It’s that time of year again: September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month. The Vascular specialists at Precision Vascular and Interventional (Precision VIR) want to inform the Dallas and Fort Worth community about Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month and the available treatment options. The majority of the options in our practice are minimally invasive and … Continue reading Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month September

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in Dallas: Marshall’s Patient Case Study

Introducing Marshall, a 73-year-old man from Mesquite, TX Marshall was experiencing numbness and tingling in his left foot. His foot often felt cold and he was feeling pain at night. Marshall wanted relief from his discomfort and was scared about losing his foot. He already had a partial amputation of his right leg and wanted … Continue reading Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in Dallas: Marshall’s Patient Case Study

PAD Case Study: Meet Marissa

“I couldn’t walk without stopping to rest my legs” Introducing Marissa R. from Richardson, the 82-year-old mother of an existing Precision VIR vein patient. She complained of leg pain, night cramps and swelling in both legs for years. The cramps caused her to lose sleep. She couldn’t walk more than a few blocks without stopping … Continue reading PAD Case Study: Meet Marissa

All About Peripheral Arterial Disease: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment

Who Can Get Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)? It is estimated that 1 out of every 20 Americans over the age of 50 has Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). However, the presence of certain diseases and conditions may cause the development of PAD earlier in life. These conditions include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol … Continue reading All About Peripheral Arterial Disease: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment

Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD Awareness Month September

September is The National Institute of Health’s (NIH) Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD Awareness month, and here at Precision Vascular and Interventional (Precision VIR), we agree that it is important to educate our patients on this crippling and costly disease. PAD, in simpler terms, is when the arteries of the legs become clogged from atherosclerotic plaque … Continue reading Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD Awareness Month September

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) – Definition Peripheral Arterial Disease or Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), also referred to as arteriosclerosis of the extremities and peripheral vascular disease, is a condition that causes poor blood circulation to the kidneys, intestines, arms, legs, and feet. Blood flow may be reduced or blocked by narrowed or hardened blood vessels. … Continue reading Peripheral Arterial Disease