You know that cramping feeling you get in your calves when you’re walking?
The one you’ve been brushing off as getting older or maybe just being out of shape? It might be trying to tell you something important.
Your body has this way of sending little signals when circulation isn’t quite right. Sometimes it’s legs that feel heavy after a short walk.
Other times it’s a wound on your foot that just won’t seem to heal. These are warnings that deserve attention.
There’s nothing intimidating about a vascular assessment. You’re not running on treadmills or hooked up to complicated machinery.
The team at Heart Vascular and Leg Center takes blood pressure readings at different spots on your legs and compares them to your arm. That’s really the heart of it.
We will also apply ultrasound to have a clear picture of how the blood flows in your vessels. The entire process is more of a check-up than a medical procedure.
And the information that it can provide can be eye-opening; when most individuals believe they are merely addressing the normal aches and pains, many find that they have a serious circulation problem.
Schedule an appointment. Call us at 661-324-4100.
This is the thing about Peripheral Arterial Disease: it creeps on you. In the U.S., it is affecting over 12 million peopl,e and many of them were even unaware of the condition until they were tested.
Your body might be hinting at circulation problems if you notice:
These symptoms are important as they indicate arteries that fail to deliver blood as they ought. When it occurs as time goes by, then tissues begin to suffer.
And that is when it may become serious.
Let’s talk about something that really matters: most amputations don’t have to happen. Up to 80% could be prevented if vascular problems are caught and treated early enough.
That’s not a small number.
When circulation issues are identified before major damage sets in, there are options, good ones. We specialize in minimally invasive treatments that can be done right in our office.
No hospital stays. No major surgical recovery. Just procedures that restore blood flow and get you back to your routine quickly.
Schedule an appointment. Call us at 661-324-4100.
There are individuals who are at risk in terms of vascular health. In case any of the following sound familiar then it is time to talk to a specialist:
Waiting until symptoms become impossible to ignore? That’s when options start narrowing. We’ve spent over 20 years helping people in Kern County avoid that scenario entirely.
Getting assessed is really just opening the door. As soon as you have a clear picture of what is going on with your circulation, a plan will be drawn up to suit you in particular.
In some cases, it might entail changing lifestyle habits or drugs.
Other times, it calls for one of those minimally invasive procedures that restore blood flow.
What stands out is how we work with your existing doctors and actually make scheduling easy. Same-day appointments are available.
And when you’re facing something that feels overwhelming, the way a medical team treats you makes all the difference.
Call Heart Vascular and Leg Center at 661-324-4100 and get your assessment scheduled.
Our team knows exactly how to help you stay active and independent.
How is this different from a regular heart stress test?
This focuses specifically on blood flow in your legs and lower body, looking for signs of PAD rather than checking heart function during exercise.
Does any part of the stress test hurt?
No. You’re just getting blood pressure readings and an ultrasound. It’s nothing invasive or uncomfortable.
How much time should I really plan for?
Between 30 and 45 minutes of the total evaluation!
Can it all be fixed somehow?
Although the damaged arteries cannot be turned back, the flow of blood can be absolutely recovered with proper treatment.
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