What is peripheral arter disease?

What is peripheral arter disease?
Peripheral artery disease is a condition in which insufficient
blood can flow to the area fed by the vessel as a result of
narrowing and occlusion of the vessels, often due to
arteriosclerosis. This disease is most commonly seen in the
leg veins. However, this disease can also be seen in the
carotid artery, arm vessels and internal organ vessels.
Although it is generally seen in middle and older ages, it can
also be seen in younger age group patients recently. It is
approximately 5 times more common in men.
What is peripheral vascular disease risk factors?
It is similar to general atherosclerosis risk factors. Age,
genetic factors, family history and male gender are
unchangeable risks, smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure,
obesity, high bad cholesterol (LDL) and fat levels, inactivity,
irregular living habits.
What is carotid arter disease?
Carotid arteries are arteries located on both sides of the neck.
Carotid artery disease, also known as carotid stenosis, is a
serious condition. Blood clots can easily form in areas where
stenosis occurs, become blocked, or the plaque or blood clot
there may break off and block another smaller artery in the
brain, causing a stroke. Symptoms of transient ischemic
attack or stroke may include: Dizziness or unsteadiness,
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause, sudden
vision problems in one or both eyes, Sudden unilateral

weakness or numbness in the face or arms and legs, difficulty
speaking or understanding.
What is peripheral lower extremity vascular disease?

When there is a disease in the leg vessels, leg pain occurs that
disappears with rest and increases when tired. This pain can
sometimes radiate to the thigh and hip areas. In addition to
these, delayed healing of the leg wound, wound (ulcer) on
the leg and even gangrene may occur. Other symptoms
include gradual weakening of the leg muscles, a feeling of
coldness and coldness in the legs and feet, color change in
the feet, loss of foot hair, atrophic changes in nails.
How is peripheral vascular disease diagnosed?
Doppler ultrasonography: provides approximate findings
about the status and extent of the disease and the affected
vessels. If serious arteriosclerosis is detected, further
examinations such as MRI or CT angiography and peripheral
angiography are required.
What is peripheral angiography?
Using angiography catheters appropriate to the
characteristics of the vessel to be imaged, the desired vessel
is visualized by administering opaque material through the
catheter, accompanied by fluoroscopic imaging. With this
procedure, both diagnosis can be made and it is possible to
perform balloon, stent or other procedures in cases requiring
treatment.

What is peripheral angioplasty (vascular enlargement) and
how is it done?
Peripheral angioplasty can be performed on brain vessels,
arm and leg vessels, aortic vessels, vessels leading to the
lungs, and renal vessels. Narrowed or blocked peripheral
arteries are expanded with balloons and stents with high
success. It is less risky compared to vascular surgery, and the
surgical option is preserved for use in case of failure.