Experts warn of a rapid increase in cases of serious heart disease, which currently afflicts millions of people around the world. They point out that this condition can cause several potentially fatal diseases, including heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia, or even blood vessel problems and stroke. , so they say it’s important to know about common symptoms that they can indicate when you should see a doctor.
A disease that afflicts millions around the world
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a serious condition leading to a deterioration of blood circulation in the body, which affects the arteries, especially in the lower limbs. As stated by vascular surgeon Young Erben, it is most often manifested by pain in the legs when walking, but often doctors also encounter more dangerous cases. “Sometimes there is a flow of blood so disturbed that patients feel pain even when resting and often develop sores on their toes and feet“, he noted.
It is assumed that more than 12 million Americans suffer from this disease, which increases the likelihood of cardiovascular disease. Experts say if cholesterol and fat build up in the arteries of the legs, they probably also accumulate in other major blood vessels, including those supplying the heart and brain. PAO risk factors include the use of tobacco products, a sedentary lifestyle, age over 50, high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, diabetes or the presence of this disease in other family members.
Erben claims that the treatment itself depends on the severity of the case. However, he warns that if left untreated, it can cause open wounds that cannot heal. It can lead to tissue death and, in severe cases, to amputation of the entire limb.
The disease affects millions around the world.
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Vascular specialist therefore recommends that you focus on these three symptoms in particularnamely recurring leg cramps, unexplained pains in the lower limbs and strange wounds that are very difficult to heal. “People they tend to ignore just these mild symptoms. unfortunately, they often don’t realize they have a problem until it turns into something serious,” explained Erben.
The expert also advises go for a walk three to five times a week for at least 30 minutes, watching for leg pain, cramping, or tightness in the calves. “I’ve seen it in my patients. Within three to six months, if they’re very active in walking, their overall pain is reduced and people who are in the very early stages of PAO have been able to return to almost normal,” clarified Erben, saying that if walking doesn’t help, doctors may use medication or surgery to improve blood flow.
