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 27 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. Herlich Pérez Roa
Dr. Jesús Eduardo Sánchez Hernández
Dr. Alejandro Moreno Guillen
Dr. Carlos Alberto Serrano Gavuzzo
Dr. Pablo de la Cruz Velasco Alvarez
Dr. Christian Alejandro Valdes Junco
Dr. Alejandro Fernández Barrera
Dr. Gustavo Garcia Dominguez
Dr. Oscar Bernardo Borges Velasco
Dr. Hector Alfredo Jalon Constante
Dr. N. Romina Alvarez Arcaute
Dr. Jesús Salgado Campos
Dr. Leonardo Daniel Alcazar Flores
Dr. Miguel Adrián Díaz Torres
Dr. José Antonio Castro Rubio
Dr. César Augusto Rojas Sánchez
Dr. Victor Alexander Muñoz López
Dr. Pio Iran Coria Sandoval
Dr. Fernando Ramírez
Dr. Kevin Alexis Fierros Chablé
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.