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Symptoms of Vascular Disease
(Patients with any of these disorders may have no symptoms)
Arterial Disease in Legs and Feet:
- Leg pain when walking or exercising may feel like cramp, ache or heaviness (often feels like a charley horse and is relieved by rest)
- Weakness or tiredness in the legs
- Sores on feet or legs that do not heal
- Discoloration of the toes and feet
Arterial Disease in the Carotid Arteries of the Neck:
- Sudden, temporary loss of vision in one eye
- Loss of balance or coordination
- Numbness or weakness on one side of the body
- Slurred speech or difficulty speaking
- Change in ability to use arms and legs
- Facial droop (one side of the face seems to sag)
- History of stroke
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm:
- Often no symptoms – (most patients have no symptoms, and the aneurysm is discovered during a physical exam or X-ray.)
- Sudden onset of severe abdominal or back pain
- Pulsating mass in the abdomen (stomach)
Renal Artery Disease
- Severe high blood pressure
- Progressive renal (kidney) failure
Mesenteric Artery Disease:
- Abdominal pain, especially after eating
- (Unwanted) weight loss
Venous disease:
Common Vascular Disorders
Symptoms of Vascular Disease
Risk Factors
Risk Assessment
How Can I Lower My Risk Factors?
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