Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of peripheral circulatory disorders

Peripheral circulatory disorders occur when the blood supply to the legs is restricted due to narrowed or blocked blood vessels. This is often a condition known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Common symptoms include:

• Pain or cramps when walking

• cold feet or legs

• Numbness

• poor wound healing

• reduced leg strength

In advanced stages, pain can occur even at rest.

Common causes and risk factors include:

• Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)

• Smoking

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes mellitus

• high cholesterol levels

• Lack of exercise

So-called "intermittent claudication" is a common form of peripheral artery disease. Those affected often have to stop walking due to pain—much like when looking at store windows.

The examination may include:

• detailed medical history

• physical examination

• Blood pressure measurement

• Vascular ultrasound (Doppler/duplex sonography)

• Blood flow measurements

• Blood tests

The process begins with a detailed discussion of your symptoms and risk factors. Following this, vascular tests tailored to your individual needs are performed. The diagnostic procedures are generally painless and non-invasive.

Treatment depends on the severity of the condition and may include:

• Quitting Smoking

• Exercise therapy

• drug treatment

• Monitoring blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol

• further vascular medical interventions, if necessary

Yes. The following are particularly important:

• regular exercise

• healthy eating

• Quitting smoking

• Treatment of risk factors

• regular checkups

An examination is particularly recommended in the following cases:

• Leg pain when walking

• Diabetes

• Smoking

• family history

• High blood pressure

• elevated cholesterol levels

The cost depends on the scope of the diagnostic tests and treatment. An initial consultation (depending on the necessary examinations) costs between €290 and €350.

You can get the exact prices during a personal consultation.

Since these are medical examinations and treatments, health insurance may cover some or all of the costs.

At JUVENIS, you benefit from state-of-the-art vascular diagnostics, personalized care, and experienced specialists. Early detection and targeted treatment help support your long-term vascular health and reduce the risk of serious complications.