Csrlivewell Podcast

According to the American Heart Association, eight and a half million Americans suffer from Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Left untreated, this chronic circulatory condition can lead to amputations, and more than 160,000 people in the U.S. lose a limb each year because of it. Dr. Mario Rossbach, a vascular surgeon who practices at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – New Braunfels, explores PAD and how to combat it. What is PAD?  Peripheral Artery Disease, (PAD) also known as Peripheral Vascular Disease, occurs when fatty deposits build up in arteries outside the heart (including the arms, legs, and feet) and limits the supply of oxygen and blood to those limbs. What happens if PAD is left untreated? Without adequate blood flow, vital organs, legs, arms and feet, and your brain, suffer damage. Left untreated, the tissue can become infected or die. What are some symptoms of PAD? Leg, calf, or buttock pain that doesn't go away Foot or toe wounds that take too long to heal A limb, such as a leg or arm, that is