Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Treatment in Westminster, Maryland

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a circulatory problem that results in reduced blood flow to limbs. Most patients observe leg pain when walking. This condition also likely signals the accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries, which can be dangerous. Without effective treatment, ulcers and gangrene may occur in the legs.

Key Symptoms

In the initial stages of peripheral arterial diseases, patients often don’t have any observable symptoms. However, without proper diagnosis and treatment, PAD often gets worse, and the blood flow blockage will get worse.

Pain / aching in legs
Difficulty when walking
Cramps in legs or thighs
Cold sensation in limbs
Hair loss on legs

Frequently Asked Questions About Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Treatment

PAD is a disease that constricts your arteries and interrupts normal blood flow in the rest of your body.

Not getting the right treatment can be dangerous. You may have increasing pain and in the worst outcomes you may need to have an affected limb amputated.

The biggest reason behind PAD is atherosclerosis. This is when your fat and cholesterol form plaques in your arteries and cause them to become narrow. If you’re over the age of 50, are a smoker, have high blood pressure, or aren’t active, you are at a higher risk.

The first step is a physical exam. Your doctor may check you for risk factors, including obesity, high cholesterol, or diabetes. Additionally, tests like ultrasounds are used to detect blood flow and make a diagnosis.

Explore Preventative and Non-Surgical Treatment Options

At VCTA, we take PAD extremely seriously and provide a thorough prevention and treatment plan to help you improve. Support options include lifestyle and dietary guidance, medication, and treatment with angioplasty, plaque vaporization with laser, and stent placement.

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Dr Ali took care of the veins in my legs with confidence. I felt she was caring and truly an expert in her field. And I have been to other doctors so I can compare, Dr Ali is who I refer my friends.

Karen Tanzell

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Dr. Ali performed radiofrequency ablation on both of my legs. I highly recommend Dr Ali. She is knowledgeable and answers questions so you can understand. She takes her time to get to know you and your problem.

Dennis

Patient

I met Dr. Ali in June 2019. She was seeing me as a result of my PA suspecting a problem with my right Carotid Artery. Dr. Ali discovered my left Carotid Artery had withered away, and my right one was 80% blocked. She made special evening schedule arrangements so that my wife and I could see her ASAP. She spent a long time that evening explaining everything about my condition, her surgery solution and any and all questions we had. I never had a physician take that kind of time to help us understand my situation. She scheduled surgery for two weeks from our visit.

Over the years, Dr. Ali has faithfully followed up on my vascular health and consulted with me on issues related to various major surgeries I’ve had. Her care for her patients and her standards of care and her knowledge I believe are far from the norm based on my many experiences since that June evening in 2019.

Additionally, her staff and tech staff reflect her values and standards. We in Carroll County should count ourselves very fortunate to have Dr. Ali.

James Turner

Patient