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Peripheral Vascular Disease Treatment

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a clinical condition, usually caused by atherosclerosis, that affects the arteries outside of the heart and can lead to serious health issues such as stroke, heart attack, or leg amputation. Treatment of PVD typically involves lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and increa…

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Overview

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a clinical condition, usually caused by atherosclerosis, that affects the arteries outside of the heart and can lead to serious health issues such as stroke, heart attack, or leg amputation. Treatment of PVD typically involves lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and increasing levels of physical exercise, as well as medical interventions such as prescribed medications and procedures like angioplasty or stenting. Improper management of PVD carries the potential to cause major health complications, which is why early detection and proper treatment of PVD is important.

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Bruno Amato · Italy Alessandra Granata · United Kingdom Sophia Lionaki · Greece

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