Expert Peripheral Vascular Disease Treatment
Dr. Chandrashekar Nagegowda provides comprehensive management of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). PVD refers to diseases of blood vessels outside the heart and brain, most commonly affecting the legs and feet.
Understanding Peripheral Vascular Disease
PVD is typically caused by atherosclerosis (plaque buildup) in arteries that supply blood to the limbs. It's more common in people with diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
Symptoms of PVD
- Intermittent Claudication: Leg pain when walking that stops with rest
- Numbness or Weakness: In legs or feet
- Cold Legs or Feet: Compared to the rest of the body
- Non-healing Wounds: Sores that don't heal on feet or legs
- Color Changes: Pale or bluish skin on legs
- Thinning Hair: On legs and feet
- Weak Pulse: In legs or feet
Risk Factors
- Diabetes (major risk factor)
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Sedentary lifestyle
Our Treatment Approach
- Risk Factor Control: Managing diabetes, BP, and cholesterol
- Exercise Programs: Walking programs to improve circulation
- Medication: Drugs to improve blood flow
- Foot Care: Preventing complications like ulcers
- Smoking Cessation: Critical for improving blood flow
- Surgical Referral: When needed for severe cases
Why Choose Dr. Chandrashekar?
- Expertise in PVD-diabetes connection
- Comprehensive cardiovascular assessment
- Preventive approach to avoid amputations
- Convenient clinic locations in Bengaluru