Peripheral Vascular Disease
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PVD stands for peripheral vascular disease, a circulation disorder in which the arteries that carry blood to the extremities narrow or harden, reducing blood flow. It most frequently affects the legs.
Common symptoms: it usually presents with pain or cramps in the legs when walking that ease with rest, a sensation of coldness, and, at times, changes in the skin.
Risk factors: it is related to conditions that damage the blood vessels over time, such as smoking and certain chronic diseases.
Which specialist treats it? The vascular surgeon is the professional who studies and follows up on circulation to the extremities. If you notice pain in your legs when walking or changes in their appearance, it is a good idea to have it evaluated by this specialist.
Data on 14 doctors who treat peripheral vascular disease
Which specialist treats peripheral vascular disease?
Peripheral Vascular Disease is usually treated by specialists in angiologist, vascular surgeon.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in peripheral vascular disease
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Leonardo Ramírez Martínez
Dr. Zaira Artemisa Castañeda Morales
Dr. Misael Silva González
Dr. José Reyes Gómez Romo
Dr. Jose Luis Gutiérrez Ferreira
Dr. Isaias Chiquito Diaz de León
Dr. Armando Sulvaran Aguilar
Dr. Carlos Alberto Serrano Gavuzzo
Dr. Pablo de la Cruz Velasco Alvarez
Dr. N. Romina Alvarez Arcaute
Dr. Fernando Ramírez
Dr. A. Rafael Gutiérrez Carreño
Dr. Julio Navarro Iñiguez
Dr. Andrea Velasco Vazquez
Dr. Erika Berenice Ramírez Pérez
Dr. Elsa Shai Cano Villamil
Dr. Jonathan Michel Ávila Ibarra
Dr. Tatzari Martinez Coria
Dr. Luis Ignacio Guerrero Ruiz
Frequently asked questions
What is peripheral vascular disease?
PVD stands for peripheral vascular disease, a circulation disorder in which the arteries that carry blood to the extremities narrow or harden, reducing blood flow. It most frequently affects the legs.
Which doctor treats peripheral vascular disease?
Peripheral Vascular Disease is usually treated by specialists in angiologist, vascular surgeon.