Category Archives: Peripheral Arterial Disease
DEBUNKING MYTHS ABOUT PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
THE APEX TEAM HAS ACHIEVED… “My goal is to eradicate unnecessary amputations, especially in low-income communities of New Jersey.” “I dedicate much of my practice to shedding light on a disease with a worse prognosis and mortality rate than cancer but with 50 times less awareness in the community.” OUR VASCULAR DISEASE WARRIORS PVD affects …Continue reading
Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month 2023-2024 Edition.
September is Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month. PVD affects an estimated 20 million Americans. Yet, it is widely misunderstood by the public and often goes undiagnosed. PVD is treatable, and with early detection of the disease, millions could avoid serious help concerns related to PVD. Thanks to National PVD Awareness Month, a much-needed spotlight is …Continue reading
Peripheral Vascular Disease
WHAT IS PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE (PVD)? Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Definition: PVD stands for Peripheral Vascular Disease. Peripheral vascular disease is commonly seen in patients with diabetes. The cousin of Peripheral Arterial Disease is Peripheral Venous Disease, which is called venous insufficiency. Peripheral vascular disease is when someone has blocked arteries and vein …Continue reading
Peripheral Arterial Disease and Amputation Prevention
WHAT IS PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE? If somebody had a stroke, you would automatically assume they were sick. But what if I told you that if a person had a blockage in their legs, that means they could also be sick? A heart attack is a blockage in the heart. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a blockage in …Continue reading