Abstract

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a complete or partial obstruction of blood flow in arteries excluding the cerebral and coronary arteries. The most common causes are atherosclerosis, thrombosis, thromboembolism, and some secondary causes like diabetes mellitus, smoking etc. PVD presents with a variety of symptoms and it is associated with many risk factors. In this study we aim to analyze the clinical profile and the risk factors of PVD. Aims and objectives: To investigate the clinical and demographic profile of patients with peripheral vascular disease and to identify the various risk factors for PVD in this population Methodology: The study was a hospital based cross-sectional study. A total of 62 patients were recruited. A detailed history and clinical examination was done. The severity of PVD was determined on the basis of Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) . Doppler studies were performed on both upper and lower limbs and the ABI was calculated. Results: Majority of the subjects were males and belonged to the older age group (57-66yrs). Most of them had history of smoking, diabetes and hypertension. A large proportion of patients were obese. 85.5% of the patients had ABI<0.9. Patients with ABI <0.9 were found to have a significantly higher mean weight, height, WHR, LDL and RBS than people with normal ABI. Conclusion: Patients with PVD have a wide range of clinical symptoms and many comorbidities. As a result, they have a risk for various complications. Identification and prevention of risk factors is very crucial to the treatment of the disease and to avoid complications.

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