Arterial Disease

These conditions primarily affect the arteries, which are blood vessels responsible for transporting oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. These conditions can manifest in various ways, from minor symptoms to life-threatening events. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent life-threatening complications.

Arterial Disease

The peripheral arterial system can be afflicted by various conditions that compromise its function and structural integrity.

A common circulatory problem where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, often due to atherosclerosis.

A severe obstruction of the arteries which reduces blood flow to the extremities associated with severe leg pain at night, ulcers or gangrene.

Causes:
- Atherosclerosis: The main cause, where plaque buildup narrows arteries.
- Smoking: A significant risk factor that accelerates arterial damage.
- Diabetes: A very significant risk factor that accelerates arterial damage.
- High cholesterol: A significant risk factor of atherosclerosis.
- Hypertension: A known risk factor for atherosclerosis.
Symptoms:
- Pain or numbness in the feet or toes, even at rest and at night
- Non-healing sores or ulcers on the feet
- Gangrene or tissue death
Treatment Options:
- Lifestyle Changes: Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and quitting smoking.
- Medications: To improve blood flow or dissolve clots.
- Endovascular revascularisation: A minimally invasive procedure using specialised devices such as angioplasty balloons, stents, atherectomy devices or drug eluting balloons to restore blood flow.
- Bypass Surgery: Creating a graft to bypass the blocked artery.

Pain or cramping in the lower limbs during physical activity due to reduced blood flow.

Causes:
- Atherosclerosis: The main cause, where plaque buildup narrows arteries.
- Smoking: A significant risk factor that accelerates arterial damage.
- Diabetes: A very significant risk factor that accelerates arterial damage.
- High cholesterol: A significant risk factor of atherosclerosis.
- Hypertension: A known risk factor for atherosclerosis.
Symptoms:
- Muscle pain or cramping triggered by activities like walking.
- Pain subsiding during rest.
- Coldness in the lower leg or foot.
Treatment Options:
- Lifestyle Changes: Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and quitting smoking.
- Medications: Drugs to improve blood flow or reduce symptoms.
- Endovascular revascularisation: A minimally invasive procedure using specialised devices such as angioplasty balloons, stents, atherectomy devices or drug eluting balloons to restore blood flow.

A condition where the carotid arteries, the main blood vessels to the brain, become narrowed, usually due to atherosclerosis, leading to increased risk of future stroke and permanent disability.

Causes:
- Atherosclerosis: The main cause, where plaque buildup narrows arteries.
- Smoking: A significant risk factor that accelerates arterial damage.
- Diabetes: A very significant risk factor that accelerates arterial damage.
- High cholesterol: A significant risk factor of atherosclerosis.
- Hypertension: A known risk factor for atherosclerosis.
Symptoms:
- Often no symptoms until a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke occurs.
- Temporary vision loss or blindness in one eye.
- Weakness or numbness on one side of the body.
Treatment Options:
- Lifestyle Changes: Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and quitting smoking.
- Medications: Guidelines based drugs to treat the underlying risk factors.
- Carotid Endarterectomy: Surgery to remove plaque from the artery to lower the risk of future stroke.
- Carotid Artery Stenting : Using stent to widen the narrowed artery.

The inability to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse.

Causes:
- Atherosclerosis: Reduced blood flow to the penis.
- High Blood Pressure: Can damage arteries.
- Diabetes: Can damage nerves and blood vessels leading to the penis.
Symptoms:
- Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection.
- Reduced sexual desire or libido.
Treatment Options:
- Medications: Like sildenafil (Viagra) or tadalafil (Cialis).
- Vacuum Erection Devices: Mechanical way to produce an erection.
- Penile Implants: Surgical solution for ED.
- Pudendal artery angioplasty

Seek Expert Care

Arterial diseases can have severe implications if left untreated. If you or a loved one is experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, it is crucial to seek expert care immediately. Our team offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services tailored to individual needs.