Peripheral Vascular Disease (cont.)Medical Author:
Shabir Bhimji, MD
Coauthor:
Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C
Medical Editor:
Alan D Forker, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jonathan Adler, MD
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Self-Care at HomeYour health care provider will recommend ways that you can reduce your risk factors for atherosclerosis and peripheral vascular disease. Not all risk factors can be changed, but most can be reduced. Reducing these risk factors can not only prevent your disease from getting worse but can also actually reverse your symptoms.
Viewer Comments & ReviewsPeripheral Vascular Disease - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your experience with peripheral vascular disease. Peripheral Vascular Disease - CauseThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your peripheral vascular disease? |
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Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a nearly pandemic condition that has the potential to cause loss of limb or even loss of life.
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