What is Peripheral Artery Disease, symptoms and test done for it?

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Peripheral artery disease is a common condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms or legs.

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Symptoms of PAD Coldness lower leg or foot Leg numbness/ weakness Skin color changes on legs Erectile dysfunction Painful cramping in hips, thighs or calf muscles

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Test to diagnose PAD Ankle-brachial index (ABI)- is a common test used to diagnose PAD. It compares the blood pressure in the ankle with the blood pressure in the arm.

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Ultrasound This test uses doppler ultrasound waves to see blood moves through the blood vessels, a type of ultrasound used to spot blocked or narrowed arteries.

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Angiography This test uses X-rays, MRI scans or CT scans to look for blockages in the arteries. Before the images are taken, dye (contrast) is injected into a blood vessel.

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Medications for PAD Statins are commonly prescribed for people with peripheral artery disease.

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Blood pressure drugs Uncontrolled high blood pressure can make arteries stiff and hard. This can slow the flow of blood

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Medications for leg pain The drug cilostazol thins the blood and widens blood vessels. It increases blood flow to the limbs.