Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease

ebook Understanding Medicine

By Pejman Hajbabaie

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"Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease: A Complete Guide to Circulation, Symptoms, and Saving Limbs"

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a silent but serious condition affecting millions—often going undetected until it causes pain, ulcers, or even limb loss. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or health professional, this comprehensive guide brings PAD into focus with clarity, compassion, and medical accuracy.

Written by a practicing family doctor, this book demystifies PAD by exploring both the common and overlooked aspects of the condition. From the subtle early signs like leg cramps during walking to complex cases involving critical limb ischemia, you'll discover what PAD is, how it's diagnosed, and how to manage it across all stages.

Inside, you'll learn:

  • How narrowed arteries affect leg circulation and walking ability
  • The latest non-surgical and surgical treatments—from exercise therapy to bypass grafts
  • The connection between PAD, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke
  • How PAD appears in special groups: women, younger adults, and people with diabetes
  • How to distinguish PAD from other lookalike conditions like neuropathy or venous disease
  • Strategies for preventing amputation and preserving independence
  • Complete with diagnostic tools, prevention strategies, and patient-friendly explanations, this book empowers readers with the knowledge to take charge of their vascular health and avoid serious complications.

    Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease