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Vascular Lifeline with Dr. Jay Patel- PAD and How Endovascular Care Saves Diabetic Feet
Season 1
Episode 1
Published 3 months, 1 week ago
Description
Dr. Jay Patel joins Diabetic Foot Files to explain peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in diabetes, from screening and imaging to cutting-edge endovascular treatments that restore blood flow and enable wound healing. He discusses why diabetics often develop below-the-knee disease, the role of neuropathy, and practical first-line care including smoking cessation, supervised exercise, and statins.
The episode emphasizes early vascular referral for non-healing wounds or rest pain, outlines outpatient endovascular options and recovery, and shares real-world limb salvage success—underscoring that timely diagnosis and revascularization can prevent amputation and improve quality of life.
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