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Prevention of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Prevention of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Steps to prevent peripheral vascular disease (PVD) are primarily aimed at management of the risk factors for PVD. A prevention program for PVD may include:
- Smoking cessation, including avoidance of second hand smoke and use of tobacco products
- Dietary modifications including reduced fat, cholesterol, and simple carbohydrates (such as sweets), and increased amounts of fruits and vegetables
- Treatment of dyslipidemia (high blood cholesterol levels) with medications as determined by your physician
- Weight reduction
- Moderation in alcohol intake
- Medications as determined by your physician to reduce your risk of blood clot formation
- Exercise plan of a minimum of 30 minutes daily
- Control of diabetes mellitus
- Control of hypertension (high blood pressure)
A prevention plan for PVD may also be used to prevent or lessen the progress of PVD once it has been diagnosed. Consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.
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Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
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