Treating the South Texas Area
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Hamilton Vascular is your premier center for the treatment of vein disease, artery disease, feminine conditions, and interventional radiology. With six convenient locations, our expert medical specialists and highly-trained staff members are proud to offer cutting-edge vascular and arterial treatments to residents of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the neighboring communities in southern Texas. We are proud to offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments for peripheral arterial disease.
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Peripheral arterial disease is a condition in which a buildup on the walls of major blood vessels or arteries causes them to narrow causing a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Patients who have peripheral arterial disease typically experience open sores and ulcers on the legs, a burning sensation in their feet, and numbness in their legs and feet. When left untreated, this condition can worsen to critical limb ischemia, which drastically decreases blood flow throughout the lower body and can lead to forced amputation. If you believe you have peripheral arterial disease, we encourage you to come in and see one of our specialists as soon as you can for diagnostic testing and treatment.
APPEARANCE:
Changes in the skin, including decreased skin temperature, or thin, brittle, shiny skin on the legs and feet. Also hair loss, wounds that won't heal. Some patients see reddish-blue discoloration of the extremities and thickened, opaque toenails.
RISK FACTORS YOU CAN'T CHANGE:
Age (especially older than 50)
Heart disease history
Male and women that are postmenopausal
Family history of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or peripheral vascular disease
RISK FACTORS THAT MAY BE CHANGED OR TREATED:
Coronary artery disease
Diabetes
High cholesterol or
high blood pressure
Overweight and physical inactivity
Smoking or use of tobacco products
What Causes Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Peripheral arterial disease is a result of buildup on the walls of the major blood vessels in your body causing a disruption of blood flow. Common risk factors that contribute to the onset of this condition include diabetes, obesity, leading a mostly sedentary or inactive lifestyle, and a history of high cholesterol. Each of these factors contributes to worsening arterial health and can result in a serious artery condition.
What Treatments are Available for Peripheral Arterial Disease?
There are many treatments for peripheral arterial disease available at Hamilton Vascular, including:
How Much do Treatments for Peripheral Arterial Disease Cost?
The cost of your treatment for peripheral arterial disease will vary depending on the type of treatment you receive, the extent of treatment needed to achieve your desired results, and your health insurance coverage. To get a better idea of how much your treatment for peripheral arterial disease will cost, we encourage you to come in for a private consultation with one of our specialists.
The doctors and expert medical team at Hamilton Vascular are proud to offer surgical and non-surgical treatments for vein disease, artery disease, and feminine conditions. We are proud to offer a wide range of services to patients in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the neighboring communities in southern Texas. Contact us to schedule your private consultation with one of our vascular specialists today.