What is PAD/PVD? | Diabetic Ulcers Treatment At Wound Care Surgeons Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) & Peripheral Artery (PAD) | Diabetic Ulcers Care 8.5 Million people are affected by PAD, 20% of those people are 65 and over. What is PAD/PVD? 1. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a condition caused by reduced blood flow in the lower limbs. 2. Even a mild Pad is a major risk factor. It is predictive of heart attacks and strokes. 3. PAD screening and intervention reduces mortality rates by 65% and can prevent amputations. 4. Screening and awareness of PAD motivates healthy behavior. 5. Handheld Doppler has greater diagnosed accuracy than physical examination and patient history. 6. Strong prognosis significance of PAD ankle-brachial index plays an essential role in CVD risk assessment. Visit us:- https://www.woundcaresurgeons.org/schedule-a-clinic-appointment Read more:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI7HRtp-wPQ