Peripheral Vascular Disease
When most people think of vascular disease, they generally think of coronary artery blockages and heart attacks. Perhaps it’s not heart disease but strokes that come to mind. Certainly, both of these conditions are dangerous diseases with serious consequences, but there are other diseases of the vascular system that can result in dangerous outcomes. One of these is peripheral vascular disease.Click here to view this video on our YouTube pagePeripheral vascular disease is a progressive disorder that causes narrowing or blockage to blood vessels outside of the chest. This can include the arteries to the brain and organs, but the legs and feet are most commonly affected. Complications of peripheral vascular disease can be severe and can include chronic pain, restricted mobility and even the loss of a limb and the need for amputation.Litigation for such cases often revolves around the attempts to repair the effects of this disease and to restore blood flow to the affected
Jun 9, 2020 - 1 min read