Vascular Disease and Wound Healing

One of the main vascular diseases is peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD is a narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels in the legs. Blood flow to your feet and legs is decreased. This decreased blood flow affects the health of your skin on your feet and legs. It can also be the reason an ulcer does not heal. People with PAD have an increased risk for heart attack and stroke.

Find a Wound Care Center Near You

If you or a loved one is struggling with a wound that won’t heal, Eagle Rock Medical Center can help. Since there is no need for a referral, your treatment is only a click and call away.

5%

Americans living with diabetes

8M

Americans with pad

5x

Greater risk of heart attack or stroke in people with pad

3x

Increase in risk of limb loss in people over 65 with pad

Vascular Patient Resources

Skin Perfusion Pressure Test

Your physician has suggested you have a test to assess the small blood vessels in your feet and legs. There are two different tests that can do this; Skin Perfusion Pressure Test (SPP) and Transcutaneous Oximetry Test (TcPO2).

Controlling Swelling with Compression Stockings

What are compression stockings? Compression stockings are made to help control swelling in the feet, ankles and lower legs. Benefits of compression stockings include helping to squeeze these areas to prevent the buildup of fluid in the tissue. This buildup of fluid can be very painful. There are many different levels of compression in these…