Peripheral Arterial Disease
What is peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial disease is a condition where the arteries become narrowed or blocked slowly over time with plaque/fatty deposit build up. This can limit the blood supply getting to any tissue (muscle, skin, nails) below a blockage or narrowed artery.
Signs & symptoms of Peripheral Arterial Disease:
Cramping with walking
Rest pain - painful feet when lying in bed at night
Pale, cold feet
Decreased or absent pulses
Non healing wounds or ulcers on affected limb
Hair loss in the affected limb
Slowed nail growth on the affected side
Gangrene - dead/black tissue
What are the treatment options for peripheral arterial disease?
There are a variety of advanced treatment options available including angioplasty, atherectomy, stenting, drug eluting technology, open surgical repair etc. Dr O’Donnell will sit down with you and explain your scans & whether minimally invasive or open surgery is the advisable choice for you. Treatment will be tailored to you using the latest technology & techniques.
Access quality minimally invasive endovascular & open vascular surgical care on the Sunshine Coast.
What to expect when visiting Dr Jill O’Donnell for peripheral arterial disease
Consultation
Visit one of our Sunshine Coast clinics to discuss your concerns and understand what your history includes. We will discuss your options with you before beginning your course of treatment.
Treatment
If a surgical treatment option is agreed upon, you will be admitted to hospital for your procedure. Typically, these procedures only take a few hours, allowing you to return home the same day.
Recovery
Depending on each case, a tailored recovery plan will be provided to you to ensure that you are back on your feet in no time!
Why choose Dr Jill O’Donnell for peripheral arterial disease treatment
Dr O’Donnell has over 10 years of experience, specialising in minimally invasive endovascular & open vascular surgical care.
She provides vascular surgical care tailored to your specific condition
Communication is important, so you are involved every step of the way
You can choose from a variety of clinics across the Sunshine Coast