What Your Feet Are Telling You About Blocked Arteries and Heart Problems

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00:00What your feet are telling you about blocked arteries and heart problems.

00:05Your feet can reveal heart health issues.

00:07Cold toes, cramps, slow healing sores, or color changes may signal clogged arteries.

00:13Early detection helps prevent serious complications.

00:20Narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your feet, causing pain and tissue damage.

00:25This peripheral artery disease can signal heart risk,

00:28increasing the chances of a heart attack or stroke.

00:34Signs of poor blood flow include shiny, smooth leg or foot skin,

00:38slowed hair growth, and thick, brittle toenails can result from reduced oxygen and nutrient supply.

00:48Swelling, infections, slow healing sores, gangrene, and muscle weakness in the legs

00:53can signal heart failure or poor circulation,

00:55affecting daily activities, and requiring medical attention.

01:03Risk factors for clogged arteries and foot issues include smoking, diabetes,

01:08high blood pressure, high cholesterol, age, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and kidney disease.

01:14Doctors diagnose arterial disease using tests like the ankle brachial index,

01:22ultrasound, CT scan, MRA, plus physical exams,

01:27checking pulses, skin, nails, color, and wounds.

01:30Arterial blockages are treated with medications, exercise, and lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and healthy eating.

01:42Wound care and, in severe cases, procedures like angioplasty or bypass may be needed.

01:47Foot cramps, swelling, ulcers, color changes, or coldness,

01:54especially with diabetes, high cholesterol, or smoking,

01:57can signal PAD, heart failure, or coronary artery disease.

02:01Foot cramps, swelling, ulcers, or