Peripheral artery disease condition overview at Shore Vascular & Vein Center

Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects nearly 12 million people in the US, causing narrowed arteries that reduce blood flow to the legs. At Shore Vascular & Vein Center, Dr. Jeffrey Gosin offers advanced diagnosis and treatment for PAD.

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What Is Peripheral Artery Disease?

PAD occurs when fatty deposits build up inside the arteries that carry blood to your arms and legs, narrowing them and reducing blood flow. It’s most common in the legs and often linked to the same risk factors as heart disease, including smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

Symptoms of PAD

  • Leg pain or cramping while walking (claudication) that improves with rest
  • Numbness or weakness in the legs
  • Coldness in the lower leg or foot compared to the other side
  • Sores on the toes, feet, or legs that heal slowly
  • Changes in leg color or skin texture

Diagnosis and Treatment

PAD is diagnosed using tests performed in our IAC-accredited noninvasive vascular lab, including the ankle-brachial index and duplex ultrasound, which allow Dr. Gosin to measure blood flow and identify blockages. Treatment depends on symptom severity: conservative approaches like lifestyle and dietary changes can offer excellent results for minor to moderate cases, while more severe cases might require medication, angioplasty, stenting, or vascular surgery to restore blood flow. At Shore Vascular & Vein Center in Somers Point, NJ , we tailor every PAD treatment plan to the individual patient’s needs and overall health.

Peripheral Artery Disease FAQs

What causes peripheral artery disease?

PAD is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, narrowing them and reducing blood flow, most often to the legs.

What are the early signs of PAD?

Leg pain or cramping while walking that improves with rest, known as claudication, is one of the earliest and most common signs of PAD.

How is PAD diagnosed?

PAD is diagnosed using noninvasive tests like the ankle-brachial index and duplex ultrasound to measure blood flow and identify blockages.

Can PAD be treated without surgery?

Yes. Many mild to moderate cases of PAD respond well to lifestyle changes and medication, with surgery reserved for more severe cases.

Is PAD related to heart disease?

Yes. PAD shares many of the same risk factors as heart disease, including smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

What happens if PAD is left untreated?

Untreated PAD can worsen over time, increasing the risk of non-healing wounds, infection, and, in severe cases, limb-threatening complications.

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