Question

Mr. K. is a 57-year-old man who consulted his physician after noticing marked leg pains while playing golf. He had previously noticed increasing fatigue and discomfort in his legs associated with moderate exercise. When sitting for extended periods with legs dangling, his legs became red, and sometimes his feet felt numb. His history indicates he smokes cigarettes and is chronically overweight. His blood cholesterol and other lipid levels are abnormal, and his physician suspects peripheral atherosclerosis as the cause of his discomfort.

Discuss the treatments for all aspects of the patient’s condition, including slowing the progress of the atherosclerosis, maintaining circulation in the leg, and treating complications.

Answer 1

Answer:The peripheral atherosclerosis a common circulatory problem in which the arteries becomes narrow which causes reduce blood flow to limbs and the body parts.

Treatment can be given as the symptom can be treated as well as slowing the progress of atherosclerosis. Medication to lower the cholesterol level from the body can be given .As people generally have the High content of cholesterol in this. Medicines lowering blood pressure as well as sugar control and increase the blood flow to the limbs can be given. Medicines such as clopidogrel (Plavix) warfarin, Pentoxil etc.