Peripheral Vascular Disease

Overview

With appropriate medical care and management of risk factors, people with PVD can significantly reduce their health risks. Mayo Clinic provides patients with a comprehensive and coordinated approach to treatment of peripheral vascular disease and other conditions caused by hardening of the arteries.

Diagnosis

A physical examination as well as various tests are used to diagnose peripheral vascular disease. Read more about peripheral vascular disease diagnosis.

Treatment Options

Patients at Mayo Clinic who are diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease benefit from highly skilled, experienced medical experts in vascular diseases, state-of-the-art care, access to new developments and, when appropriate, opportunities to participate in clinical trials of new techniques, drugs and interventions, which are constantly evolving in vascular medicine and vascular surgery. Read more about peripheral vascular disease treatment options.

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About Peripheral Vascular Disease

Peripheral vascular disease is characterized by narrowing of the arteries, reducing blood flow to the legs, arms, brain and other organs. The cause, in most cases, is atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). The arteries become narrowed by cholesterol-containing fat (plaque) that builds up and hardens inside the arteries. People with peripheral vascular disease are at high risk for heart attack and stroke. While peripheral vascular disease is common — about 10 million people in the United States are affected — only about one in four is diagnosed and receives treatment.

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