Peripheral artery disease (PAD) | Case Study

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Introduction
In the case study, a 42 years old man went to the clinic since he was suffering from
leg cramp. His right calf was inflamed and swollen. When asked, he said that he accidentally
injured his leg with a trimmer. Few days after, he developed a severe fever to 100.6 F along
with chills. He noticed that his legs got swollen and reddened. Being worried, he visited the
emergency department of definitive care for seeking immediate treatment.
Discussion
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) results when the blood vessels or arteries that supply
blood to the legs and feet get narrowed, causing reduced blood flow in the muscles. This
leads to nerve injury(Boyko, Monteiro-Soares & Wheeler, 2017). PAD can also result from
atherosclerosis, which results from the accumulation of cholesterol (LDL), also known as
plaque, on the walls of the arteries, making them narrower, restricting the proper flow of
blood. As a result, the muscles of the legs do not receive enough blood and oxygen, making
them fatigued. Peripheral artery disease is said to be a good indicator of poor heart health; it
signifies that the patient may have coronary artery disease and have a higher chance of heart
attack or stroke(Dua & Lee, 2016). Pulmonary Embolism is a condition where the arteries in
the lungs get blocked due to the presence of blood clots. Mostly, pulmonary Embolism is
caused by a blood clot that travels from the legs, also known as Deep Vein Thrombosis(Di
Nisio, van Es & Büller, 2016). Since the blood clot blocks the flow of blood, as a result,
sufficient oxygen does not reach the lungs resulting in respiratory trouble and chest pain.
Cardiovascular Disease is the primary source of death for people belonging to the
most racial and ethnic groups in the United States including the African American, American