Neville Foot & Ankle Centers Announces Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Screening
Neville Foot & Ankle Centers is pleased to announce the opportunity for you to have a simple, non-invasive 15-minute screening for the presence of PAD.
Spring, TX, September 28, 2016 --(PR.com)-- “We are proud to be on the technological forefront by offering Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) screening. We have invested in the very best technology as a key component of our continuing quest to offer the finest in health care,” said Dr. Robert E. Neville.”
PAD is short for Peripheral Arterial Disease. PAD is caused by a blockage or narrowing of the arteries in the legs when fatty deposits called plaque buildup. The buildup of plaque causes the arteries to harden and narrow, which is called atherosclerosis. This results in a reduction of blood flow to the legs and feet. This is commonly referred to as poor circulation.
PAD occurs most often in the arteries in the legs, but it can also affect other arteries that carry blood outside the heart. This includes arteries that go to the aorta, the brain, the arms, the kidneys, and the stomach. When arteries inside the heart are hardened or narrowed, it is called coronary artery disease or cardiovascular disease.
PAD affects 8 to 12 million Americans, and one in every five people over the age of 70 has the disease. People with PAD have a two-to-six times’ greater chance of death from a heart attack or stroke. PAD and diabetes are the leading causes of foot or leg amputations in the United States.
Many individuals with PAD do not experience typical leg symptoms such as cramping, pain, or fatigue known as claudication.
Neville Foot and Ankle Centers offer an experienced team of medical and surgical specialists of the foot and ankle. As licensed podiatrists, they believe their patients deserve to have the information necessary to make good choices about their foot and ankle care.
To schedule an appointment for a PAD test, call the Neville Foot & Ankle Centers at 281.364.9041 or schedule an appointment online at www.nevillefootandanklecenters.com.
PAD is short for Peripheral Arterial Disease. PAD is caused by a blockage or narrowing of the arteries in the legs when fatty deposits called plaque buildup. The buildup of plaque causes the arteries to harden and narrow, which is called atherosclerosis. This results in a reduction of blood flow to the legs and feet. This is commonly referred to as poor circulation.
PAD occurs most often in the arteries in the legs, but it can also affect other arteries that carry blood outside the heart. This includes arteries that go to the aorta, the brain, the arms, the kidneys, and the stomach. When arteries inside the heart are hardened or narrowed, it is called coronary artery disease or cardiovascular disease.
PAD affects 8 to 12 million Americans, and one in every five people over the age of 70 has the disease. People with PAD have a two-to-six times’ greater chance of death from a heart attack or stroke. PAD and diabetes are the leading causes of foot or leg amputations in the United States.
Many individuals with PAD do not experience typical leg symptoms such as cramping, pain, or fatigue known as claudication.
Neville Foot and Ankle Centers offer an experienced team of medical and surgical specialists of the foot and ankle. As licensed podiatrists, they believe their patients deserve to have the information necessary to make good choices about their foot and ankle care.
To schedule an appointment for a PAD test, call the Neville Foot & Ankle Centers at 281.364.9041 or schedule an appointment online at www.nevillefootandanklecenters.com.
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Darcus Williamson
281.364.9041
www.nevillefootandanklecenters.com/
Darcus Williamson
281.364.9041
www.nevillefootandanklecenters.com/
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