Treatment Methods for Peripheral Artery Disease

Getting a Peripheral Artery Disease diagnosis can be scary, but the good news is that you can take control of this disease. Changing your life and taking on a new treatment method can get you on the road to a healthy lifestyle. Curious how to manage your Peripheral Artery Disease? Keep reading to learn more about PAD, treatment methods, and how a Peripheral Artery Disease Clinical Trial can help.

What is Peripheral Artery Disease?

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a narrowing of the inside of the peripheral arteries that carry blood away from the heart to other parts of the body. The most common type is lower-extremity PAD, in which blood flow is reduced to the legs and feet. Upper-extremity PAD (arms, hands, and fingers) is less common but affects about 10% of the population.

The most common symptoms of lower-extremity PAD include:

• Cramping
• Fatigue
• Aching
• Pain
• Discomfort in the leg or hip muscles while walking or climbing stairs

Be aware that:

• Many people mistake the symptoms of PAD for something else, such as arthritis in the hip, ankle, or foot.
• PAD often goes undiagnosed by healthcare professionals.
• People with PAD have a higher risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, and stroke.
• Left untreated, PAD can lead to gangrene and amputation.

Treating Peripheral Artery Disease

There is no cure for Peripheral Artery Disease. Treatment is focused on managing symptoms and preventing the disease from progressing any further. There are many things you can do to manage PAD and take it into your own hands to control. These include:

• Quitting smoking. Smoking puts you at an increased risk for many health conditions, including PAD. By quitting smoking, you will greatly reduce your risk and slow the progression of the disease.
• Regular exercise. Regular physical activity is great for the heart and, in turn, helps treat PAD. However, many people with PAD experience pain in their legs. Talk with your doctor if this is the case to ensure a safe exercise regimen.
• Heart-healthy diet. Limiting sodium, fats, and sugars is important for people with PAD. Focusing on foods that lower your cholesterol is also important, such as unprocessed foods.
• Medication and procedures. There are a number of different medications and procedures that can help slow your PAD’s progression.

Peripheral Artery Disease Clinical Trial

If you want a brand new way to treat PAD, receive free treatment from heart specialists, and get paid for your time and travel in the process, you may be the perfect fit for our Peripheral Artery Disease Clinical Trial!

Becoming a participant is easy—simply call us at (682) 900-2896 to get prequalified over the phone. If you prequalify, we will set an appointment to meet with you at our clinic. If you meet all of the study guidelines, you will be asked to join!

Participants in our studies enjoy:

• No-cost health consultations and examinations
• No-cost lab reports
• No-cost study-related medicines
• Adherence to industry safety guidelines
• Oversight by a central ethics committee
• Fair compensation for time and travel
• FDA-regulated and HIPAA-compliant
• Guaranteed confidentiality

For more information, visit us at CardiovascularDiseaseClinicalTrials.com!