Vascular Disease of the Arteries of the Lower Extremities

- Pain in the lower extremities
- Poor healing
- Tissue death or gangrene
- Claudication
- Coolness, numbness, or weakness in the legs and feet
- Ulcers of the feet and legs
- Black discoloration of the toes or skin

- Smoking
- High Blood Pressure
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Advanced age
- Obesity
- Genetic component
- Sedentary lifestyle

- Quit smoking
- Getting regular exercise (Lower extremity strengthening exercise, aerobic cardiovascular exercise, balance training)
- Take care of related conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol
- Doctors may also prescribe blood-thinning drugs or other medications
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