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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Cardiology Associates of North Mississippi is proud to offer the best available diagnosis, testing, and treatment of peripheral vascular disease – a disease which often affects blood flow to the arms, kidneys, brain, and legs.
Our program is supported by a team of nurse practitioners, imaging specialists, cardiologists and surgeons – all whom have special interest in the peripheral blood vessels.
How Our Program Works
Our program is divided into two components: diagnosis and follow-up. The staff of CANM can diagnose peripheral vascular disease in a single office visit by checking a patient’s ABI (ankle brachial index). To find a patient’s ABI, the patient will have his or her blood pressure taken at several places, and the results will then be compared to determine if the patient has peripheral vascular disease. If the patient tests positive, the next step is to take pictures of the problem area. CANM has the most advanced equipment in order to get these images – CTA and Duplex imaging.
We offer a wide selection of treatments to meet the individual needs of our patients. Patients have options including specialized diets, prescription medicine, and surgical intervention. The patients are then followed closely to assess the effectiveness of the chosen treatment plan.
Through excellence in diagnosing, testing, and treating peripheral vascular disease CANM seeks to minimize the harmful effects of this disease.
To schedule an appointment with our Peripheral Vascular Disease Program, call 662-620-6800.