Improving Adherence. People are more likely to adhere to treatment if they have a good relationship with their doctor and pharmacist. Such relationships involve two-way communication. Communication can start with an information exchange.
Peripheral vascular examination. A peripheral vascular examination is a medical examination to discover signs of pathology in the peripheral vascular system. It is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with leg pain suggestive of a cardiovascular pathology. The exam includes several parts:
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) refers to diseases of the blood vessels located outside the heart and brain. Peripheral artery disease is also known as peripheral arterial disease, peripheral vascular disease or peripheral heart disease.atients with peripheral artery disease most commonly have symptoms in their legs. Experts say that this disease is often a sign of excess accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries-atherosclerosis. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.