Peripheral Artery Disease
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Peripheral artery disease, identified by its English abbreviation PAD, is a narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the legs and arms, usually due to a buildup of fat in their walls. This reduces blood flow to the extremities.
Common symptoms: pain or cramping in the legs when walking that eases with rest, a feeling of cold in a foot, wounds that are slow to heal, or changes in skin color.
Associated factors: smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are linked to its development.
Which specialist treats it? The angiologist, the vascular surgeon, and the cardiologist take part in its evaluation. If you notice discomfort in your legs when moving or have these risk factors, it is worth discussing it with a specialist in circulation to learn the condition of your arteries.
Data on 32 doctors who treat peripheral artery disease
Which specialist treats peripheral artery disease?
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is evaluated by a vascular specialist (angiologist), and in some cases by a cardiologist when there is associated cardiovascular involvement. If you feel leg pain when walking that improves with rest, see one of these specialists. You can find vascular specialists and cardiologists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in peripheral artery disease
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Leonardo Ramírez Martínez
Dr. Zaira Artemisa Castañeda Morales
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Rigoberto Hernández
Dr. Ernesto Lozano Sabido
Dr. Javier Alberto Romero Sánchez
Dr. Nataly Minor Zarate
Dr. Misael Silva González
Dr. Javier Eduardo Mayorquín Carranza
Dr. Octavio Ocampo Valdez
Dr. Juan Aguirre Domínguez
Dr. Rubén Nicolás Mendoza
Dr. Juan Carlos Mandujano Magdaleno
Dr. Mónica Zarate
Frequently asked questions
What is peripheral artery disease?
Peripheral artery disease, identified by its English abbreviation PAD, is a narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the legs and arms, usually due to a buildup of fat in their walls. This reduces blood flow to the extremities.
Which doctor treats peripheral artery disease?
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is evaluated by a vascular specialist (angiologist), and in some cases by a cardiologist when there is associated cardiovascular involvement. If you feel leg pain when walking that improves with rest, see one of these specialists. You can find vascular specialists and cardiologists near you through our directory.