Peripheral Arterial Disease Specialist
Neel Patel, MD
Minimally Invasive Center of Atlanta
Board Certified Vascular and Interventional Radiologist located in Doraville, GA & Decatur GA.
If you suffer from decreased blood flow to your arms or legs, you may have peripheral arterial disease (PAD). At Minimally Invasive Center of Atlanta, with offices in Decatur and Doraville, Georgia, Dr. Neel Patel, MD, provides a full spectrum of compassionate and skilled care for men and women with PAD. Call the office for a consultation or use the easy online scheduler to book online.
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Peripheral Arterial Disease
What are peripheral arteries?
Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood from your heart to all the other parts of your body. Peripheral arteries carry blood from your heart to your legs, arms, feet and hands.
What is peripheral arterial disease?
The serious disease strikes when your arteries build up with sticky plaque and begin to narrow, and reducing blood flow to your limbs, most prevalently in your legs. Men and women with peripheral arterial disease have an increased risk for stroke and heart attack.
What are the risk factors for peripheral arterial disease?
Obesity
High blood pressure
Smoking
Lack of exercise
Diabetes
Elderly
If you fall into any of the categories above, you should be be vigilant to have a comprehensive evaluation at Minimally Invasive Center of Atlanta. There are two offices to serve you in Duluth and Decatur, Georgia.
What are the symptoms of peripheral arterial disease?
In its early stages, most people with peripheral arterial disease don’t have any blatant symptoms. As it progresses, some common signs are:
Numbness
Cramps
Sores that heal slowly
Coldness in your feet and legs
Pain during physical activity
Skin ulcers
Loss of hair on legs
Shiny skin
Erectile dysfunction
Pain in calf or thigh
Poor nail growth on toes
Brittle toenails
How is peripheral arterial disease treated?
Dr. Patel uses an advanced X-ray, called an angiogram, to look inside your blood vessels and arteries to identify areas of narrowing. If you receive a diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease, Dr. Patel may recommend one of the following:
Lifestyle changes: quit smoking, modified diet, exercise
Blood pressure or clot-eliminating medications
Angioplasty: use of a balloon to widen an artery
Stent placement to open blockages
Atherectomy: a small cutting device is affixed to a catheter and deployed to the artery to remove plaque
Is peripheral arterial disease preventable?
To prevent or stabilize peripheral arterial disease:
Stop smoking
Exercise regularly
Eat healthy foods
Regulate blood sugar levels
For diagnostics and specialized care for your peripheral arterial disease, depend on Dr. Patel at Minimally Invasive Center. Call the office for an appointment or use the easy scheduler to book online.
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