When to Call the Doctor: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)When you have Peripheral Artery Disease, also called PAD, know when to call your doctor to avoiddiscomfort or any serious complications.One: Call your doctor if you have any questions about PAD and your treatment. This information canhelp you stay on a healthy path.Two: Call your doctor if you experience any symptoms of PAD: leg pain when you walk or are active;changes in your feet or legs including hair and nail growth, and changes in leg color; pain in your feetor toes, usually occurring during rest or at night; sores on your lower body that don’t heal.Three: Call your doctor if you notice any symptoms that you normally have are getting worse.But call 911 immediately if: you have pain in the chest, back, jaw, neck, or shoulder;sudden severe headache; or weakness, numbness, or loss of control on one side of the face or body.These could be signs of additional heart problems or a stroke.When you have PAD call the doctor: to answer any questions you have about your treatment plan; ifyou have any symptoms of PAD; if your symptoms are getting worse.And call 911 for any serious signs of a medical emergency.
Understand that Lovenox is an injectable medication that works to break up clots resulting from DVT and keeps the blood thin. Also, learn how to properly use and store this medication, and possible side effects to be aware of.
Understand that Enoxaparin is an injectable medication that works to break up clots resulting from DVT and keeps the blood thin. Also, learn how to properly use and store this medication, and possible side effects to be aware of.
