PRACTICE DOCTORS VARICOSE VEINS VASCULAR DISEASE DIALYSIS LIMB CARE PATIENT PORTAL CONTACT VASCULAR DISEASE Peripheral Arterial Disease Vascular Disease: Peripheral Arterial Disease Carotid Artery Disease Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm AAA Screening Medicare Benefit RESOURCES Peripheral Arterial Disease Download pdf – English Download pdf – Spanish Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) Your arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Your peripheral arteries carry blood away from the heart to your arms and legs. The peripheral arteries in your legs are extensions of the largest artery in your body, the aorta. The aorta travels down through your abdominal region and branches off into the iliac arteries of each leg. The iliac arteries further divide into smaller arteries and deliver blood down your legs to your toes. Causes and Symptoms of P.A.D. Healthy peripheral arteries are smooth and unobstructed, allowing blood to flow freely to the legs and provide oxygen, glucose, and other nutrients that your legs need. Typically with age, the peripheral arteries build up plaque, a sticky substance made up mostly of fat and cholesterol. Plaque narrows the passageway within the arteries and causes them to become stiff. Peripheral arterial disease results when the peripheral arteries become too narrow or obstructed and limit the blood flow to the legs. If left untreated, peripheral arterial disease can cause: Pain or aching in the legs Difficulty with walking Resting pain in the foot at night in bed Non-healing sores or infections in the toes or feet Can lead to limb loss in its most severe form. In addition, it can be associated with other serious arterial conditions leading to heart attacks and stroke. At the most severe end of the P.A.D. spectrum, amputation leading to limb loss can occur. Non-healing or slow-healing ulcers are indications of such threat. By working closely and collaborating with our allied medical colleagues in the community, our vascular surgeons see themselves as “leg savers.” We are committed to offer all that’s possible with state-of-the-art technology, to bring more blood flow to the affected extremity and prevent amputations. This ranges from risk factor modification and education, to diagnostic tests, and to a full continuum of endovascular and open treatments to help you keep on walking. Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment WCV Doctors Practice Varicose Veins Vascular Disease Contact RESOURCES Patient Rights Derechos Privacy Practices Privacidad Privacy Policy GET IN TOUCH The West Coast's Center for Vascular Treatment Contact Info: Ph: (805) 643-3330 Fax: (805) 643-3331 Ventura Office Address: 100 N. Brent Street, Suite 201 Ventura, CA 93003 Download PDF Map Oxnard Office Address: 2000 Outlet Center Drive, Suite 225 Oxnard, CA 93036 Download PDF Map Santa Barbara Office Address: 2323 Oak Park Lane, Suite 102 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Download PDF Map Copyright © 2019 West Coast Vascular. All rights reserved. West Coast Vascular is one of the leading vascular practices in California with Board Certified Vascular surgeons on staff. Dr. Skillern, Dr. Kong, Dr. Guo and Dr. Li are highly skilled vascular surgeons in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties with experience in the most progressive, leading edge vascular care available today!