Peripheral Vascular Disease

Successfully Treating Thousands of Patients Every Year

Sharp provides multidisciplinary treatment for all forms of peripheral vascular disease. Board-certified and specially trained interventional radiologists, some cardiologists and vascular surgeons work together with your physician to develop the best treatment plan for you.

Minimally Invasive Procedures
Whenever possible, physicians use minimally invasive vascular procedures to correct vascular disease. Minimally invasive procedures usually mean less pain and quicker recovery for patients.

Rehabilitation
Sharp's Peripheral Vascular Disease Rehabilitation Program can significantly reduce pain symptoms, improve circulation, decrease hospitalizations and improve lifestyle through exercise and lifestyle modification for both postsurgical and nonsurgical patients.

The PVD Rehabilitation Program is for patients who have symptoms of intermittent leg pain, also known as claudication, while walking and performing other weight-bearing activities. The rehabilitation program caters to the unique needs of patients with PVD and is designed to improve circulation, reduce pain and prevent further progression of the disease.

View a Body Animation of PVD
View an interactive body animation of peripheral vascular disease. You will need a Flash player to view the animation on your computer. If the animation does not play, you may need to download and install the latest version of the free Flash plug-in.

For More Information
For more information about heart and vascular care at Sharp or to find a Sharp-affiliated doctor, search for a San Diego cardiologist or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. To find general information about heart and vascular care, visit Cardiovascular Diseases in Adult Health or read the Heart and Cardiovascular News archive.