VASCULAR INSTITUTE	10590 N. Meridian, Suite 125 Indianapolis, IN 46290 317-583-7900  Toll free: 866-415-6622 On the campus of St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana
What is Peripheral Vascular Disease?
How Common Is Peripheral Vascular Disease?
What are the Symptoms?
Who is at Risk?
Physician Directory
Treatment Options
More Information

INTRODUCTION:

Welcome to the Vascular Institute. We are pleased to offer you comprehensive service from diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of Peripheral Vascular Disease.
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PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) may be caused when blood vessels become narrowed or blocked by gradual build-up of fatty plaque (cholesterol) within the vessel wall, which reduces blood flow to the affected areas. Some of the commonly affected peripheral areas are the arteries in the legs, arms, kidneys and neck. .

HOW COMMON IS PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE (PVD)?

• PVD affects 10 million people in the United States or 1 in 20 people over the age of 50.
• Only 1.25 million cases are identified and treated.
• 3.75 million are symptomatic and untreated.
• Five million people are asymptomatic.
• PVD affects approximately 40-50% of patients with coronary artery disease.

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms you experience depend on what blood vessel is affected and the severity of the blockage. Some symptoms that you may experience depending on the affected area include:

• Aching, cramping, pain or heaviness in legs while walking or exercising that goes away at rest
• Numbness or tingling in the leg, foot or toes
• Pain in legs or feet at night
• Ulcers or sores on feet or legs that are slow to heal or don't heal
• Pain or swelling in leg or arm
• Changes in skin temperature
• Changes in skin color (pale, bluish or reddish coloration)
• Blurred vision
• Temporary arm or leg weakness and or numbness
• Stroke

WHO IS AT RISK?

• Diabetes
• Active Smoker 
• High Blood Pressure (Controlled or Uncontrolled)
• High Blood Cholesterol
• Overweight/Obesity 
• Coronary artery disease
• High blood cholesterol
• Family history of cardiac disease
• Family history of vascular disease, including stroke or aneurysm
• Lack of physical activity
• Over the age of 50.

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DIAGNOSIS:

Your Doctor can diagnose PVD by using a treadmill test, ultrasound, or arteriogram (a special X-Ray of the arteries. Ultrasound imaging is a diagnostic technique, which uses high frequency sound waves to visualize the veins and arteries in the different areas of the body, including the aorta, carotid anatomy and the kidneys. The size of the vessels and the blood flow through them can be measured. Venous vascular tests are also used to visualize lower extremity veins to detect blood clots.

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES:

• Abdominal aortic ultrasound
• Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) Test
• Carotid Doppler ultrasound
• Lower extremity arterial doppler
• Lower extremity venous doppler ultrasound
• Renal arterial ultrasound

TREATMENT OPTIONS:

A number of options are available for treating PVD, including surgery and non-surgical treatments. 

Non-surgical Treatments:		Interventional Treatments:
Tobacco Cessation Regular Exercise Weight Loss Control Risk Factors Drug Treatment		Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Intravascular Stents Atherectomy Thrombolytic Therapy Bypass Grafts Thrombectomy PolarCath Therapy
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PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY:

John R. Bates, MD, FACC
Gregory B. Elsner, MD, FACC
Frank J. Green, MD, FACC
Ali N. Rizvi, MD, FACC
Elaine K. Moen, MD, FACC, FSACI

Brian C. Bigelow, MD

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Please contact us at: (317) 583-7900, Toll Free 866-415-6622 or e-mail us at the Vascular Institute