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Artery and vein diseases affect blood vessels, which supply blood to and from the heart and to other areas of your body. When arteries and veins become damaged or don’t work properly, diseases can develop. Examples include:
Venous diseases affect your veins, which are the blood vessels that carry blood to the heart from your limbs and other areas.
Arterial diseases affect your arteries and their ability to carry blood away from your heart to other body parts. PAD often affects the arteries in your arms and legs.
Signs and symptoms of blood vessel diseases include:
You might also experience embarrassment because of visible spider or varicose veins.
Factors that increase the risk of peripheral artery and vein diseases include:
Factors that increase the risk of peripheral artery and vein diseases include:
High cholesterol and plaque buildup in blood vessel walls are common contributors to artery and vein diseases.
At the Cardiovascular Clinic of Arizona, diagnosing peripheral artery and vein diseases involves a review of your symptoms and medical history, a vital signs check, a physical exam, blood testing, ankle-brachial index (ABI) blood pressure tests, an arterial ultrasound, or angiography that uses imaging to look for signs of blockages
Treating peripheral artery and vein diseases may involve one or more of the following:
It’s vital to exercise regularly, maintain an ideal weight, avoid smoking, and eat nutritious foods. Follow up with Dr. Kassim to ensure your treatment plan is effective.
Schedule an evaluation at the Cardiovascular Clinic of Arizona by phone or request one online today to get treated for peripheral artery and vein diseases.
Don’t let coronary artery disease (CAD) compromise your well-being. At the Cardiovascular Clinic of Arizona in Tempe, Dr. Thaslim Kassim, MD, FACC, offers expert diagnosis and personalized treatment plans to prevent heart attacks and other cardiovascular complications.