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Peripheral Vascular Disease: From Diagnosis to Treatment

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Peripheral vascular disease, also known as occlusive arterial disease, is characterized by blockages in the leg arteries. Many patients with peripheral vascular disease have pain in their legs with walking, although some people experience no symptoms. In this Patient Power program sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Andrew is joined by Dr. Heron Rodriguez to discuss this serious condition that puts patients at risk for heart disease and stroke as well. Dr. Rodriguez is a vascular surgeon on the medical staff at Northwestern Memorial, co-director of the Limb Preservation and Wound Care Clinic at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and assistant professor of Surgery at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dr. Rodriguez reviews the symptoms and diagnostic tests of peripheral vascular disease. Because this condition involves artery blockage, it also can put individuals at risk for amputations in addition to many other life threatening complications. He outlines the risk factors for this disease, such as smoking, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. Dr. Rodriguez details the available treatments for peripheral vascular disease and explains how the various procedures and drug therapies work.

You’ll hear the answers to various listener questions, and the steps you should take in order to get a proper diagnosis. Dr. Rodriguez talks about appropriate interventions during treatment and advances in procedures like complex bypasses, stents and stem cell injections taking place at Northwestern. This program is a must-listen if you’re searching for information about peripheral vascular disease.

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Heron Rodriguez, M.D. Heron Rodriguez, M.D.
Vascular Surgeon, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Heron E. Rodriguez, M.D., is a vascular surgeon on the medical staff at Northwestern Memorial, co-director of the Limb Preservation and Wound Care Clinic at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and assistant professor of Surgery at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. more >

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  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. Symptoms LISTEN
  3. Diagnosis LISTEN
  4. Risk Factors LISTEN
  5. Treatment LISTEN
  6. Drug Therapy LISTEN

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