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Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

Nonsurgical PAD Specialists in Antelope Valley

What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?

Peripheral Arterial Disease, also known as PAD, or Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), is a common condition that affects up to 25% of Americans, typically aged 65 and older. It can occur in younger patients who have diabetes. Other risk factors include obesity, high blood pressure, poor diet, smoking and chronic kidney disease. It affects the arteries supplying blood from the heart to the farthest parts of the body, particularly the legs.

How Does PAD Develop?

PAD develops because of atherosclerosis, sometimes referred to as hardening of the arteries. This occurs when cholesterol and scar tissue build up, forming a substance called plaque inside the arteries. When fatty deposits of plaque build, arteries can start to narrow or get blocked. Plaque sticks to the artery walls, hardening them and reducing the flow of blood.
Peripheral Arterial Disease can be caused by:
Cigarettes / 2nd Hand Smoke
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Chronic Kidney Disease
Poor Diet
Obesity

Frequently Asked Questions

Plaque that causes PAD can build up for several reasons, including:

  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High Blood Cholesterol
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Obesity
  • Having Cardiovascular Disease

Patients with a history of atherosclerosis in their family are more likely to develop PAD.

Yes, PAD is a serious condition. Clogged arteries cause decreased blood flow to the legs, which can result in pain when walking. If left untreated, plaque can form clots that block blood flow altogether. This stage of the disease causes critical limb ischemia (CLI) with leg pain that is severe enough to wake patients up at night.

Severe peripheral arterial disease can lead to foot sores or wounds on feet that do not heal. The condition can eventually even lead to gangrene and foot or leg amputation. Gangrene is dead tissue that must be removed quickly, or patients could lose a leg.
PAD can damage tissues and nerves in the legs and increase risk factors for stroke and heart attack. Without treatment, peripheral arterial disease can be fatal.

In many cases people do not know they have PAD until they develop complications. Patients are not immediately aware of the condition as it often does not show apparent symptoms.

When symptoms do start, the first is likely to be claudication—pain and cramps in the hips, thighs, or calves when patients walk or climb up stairs. Other PAD symptoms include:

  • Coldness in lower limbs
  • Leg numbness or weakness
  • Leg skin discoloration
  • Sores that do not heal
  • Slower hair growth or hair loss on legs
  • Shiny leg skin
  • Slow toenail growth
  • Erectile dysfunction

Specialized Patient Care

If you have symptoms of PAD or any other leg problems, Dr. Jilbert Eradat can help. With expertise in diagnosing and treating PAD, Dr. Eradat gives each patient individualized attention. Major insurance plans and Medicare accepted.
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Areas we serve

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) can cause pain and mobility issues, but treatment is available. Alliance Vascular provides expert, minimally invasive PAD care to improve circulation and prevent complications. We proudly serve patients across the Antelope Valley, including Lancaster, Rosamond, Leona Valley, Lake Los Angeles, Quartz Hill, and Victorville. Whether you’re local or traveling for care, we ensure a smooth process and personalized treatment.

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