As risk factors are considered: The main cause of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) is calcification of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). This leads to a narrowing (stenosis) or an occlusion of an artery, which can now only insufficiently supply its supply area with blood. Since the blood transports oxygen in the body and the tissue is … Peripheral arterial occlusive disease causes
Synonyms Diagnostics pAVK, examination for peripheral arterial occlusive disease, Ratschow storage test Diagnosis At the beginning the doctor asks for the patient’s medical history (anamnesis). The walking distance that can still be covered without pain is particularly important here. This is of particular importance for the stage classification of pAVK (see stage classification according to … Diagnosis of peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Prognosis Since PAVK depends on many factors, it is difficult to make an exact temporal prognosis. However, this depends not only on the stage of the disease but also on the extent to which the causes can be treated. For example, there is a bad prognosis if smoking is not given up. This and a … Prognosis | Therapy of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)
How is peripheral arterial occlusive disease treated? The therapy depends on the stage of peripheral arterial occlusive disease. In stages I and II, the aim is to improve the walking distance and thus reduce the patient’s discomfort. In contrast, in stage III and IV the aim is to preserve the affected extremity (usually the lower). … Therapy of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)
Local measures Local measures should also be taken to prevent injuries and improve wound healing. This includes careful foot care (e.g. regular application of cream for chapped skin, pedicure and wearing comfortable shoes). Further measures can be taken, especially in stages III and IV. For example, deep positioning of the legs helps to improve blood … Local measures | Therapy of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)
Minimally invasive procedures To directly address the narrowing of the arteries, invasive measures are possible. These are divided into catheter procedures and surgical procedures. Different procedures are possible in each case, depending on the degree and length of the constriction: Catheter procedures are used from stage IIb onwards. In the various procedures, a catheter is … Minimally invasive procedures | Therapy of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)
