Walking and Peripheral Artery Disease

Walking and Peripheral Artery Disease | Dr. Anahita Dua

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Walking and Peripheral Artery Disease | Dr. Anahita Dua
Walking is the best medicine for managing symptoms of intermittent claudication with Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.). But not just any basic steps will expand your collateral network to improve flow. Dr. Anahita Dua explains how to walk effectively to grow a natural bypass around narrowed vessels. Also, download The Way To My Heart's "How to Walk" handbook to learn more and to track your steps! Here is the link:
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@smileyuy5634 9 ай бұрын

I went for life line screening today.. I'm 65 loves walking 5k+ 10 k + steps, I don't feel any pain.. I feel young I don't take any meds, I don't need them, no vaccines, good lifestyle.. I feel great.. Praise the Lord Jesus.. ❤🙏

@TheWayToMyHeart 8 ай бұрын

Good for you! Love Lifeline Screenings! And walking is the best medicine to grow your natural bypasses! Good for you!!!!! Taking 'steps' to good health!

@dougfox9649 7 ай бұрын

Hooray for you and your high horse. Jesus was supposed to be humble.

@TheWayToMyHeart 7 ай бұрын

@@dougfox9649everyone progresses at their own pace. Sometimes your progress is dependent upon when your doctor diagnoses pad, if they help you discover what’s lighting your arteries on fire, and provide you the right medication, supplement, diet, and exercise support. If you ever need support let us know! We are here to help!

@robinsmith8846 8 ай бұрын

Wow this doc is fantastic! I mean doubled boarded and so enthusiastic about her work.

@oldbiker9739 Жыл бұрын

this women loves what she does

@rogerrobbins7517 9 ай бұрын

Inspiration! Thank you. Great explanation of the importance of pain as a signal that your walking is about to generate more blood vessels to combat the lack of blood supply. Dr please spread your enthusiasm - you are great motivator.

@TheWayToMyHeart 8 ай бұрын

She is an incredible doctor! Also a 2023 Presidential Scholar of the Year!

@rogerrobbins7517 8 ай бұрын

@@TheWayToMyHeart Imagine what Dr Dua's talk could do for the whole nation's health and well-being. Pulling no punches gives people the stark choices they face. And then to state clearly the interventions and at least people have a glass half-full afterwards. Supreme evangelism.

@TheWayToMyHeart 5 ай бұрын

@@rogerrobbins7517 I totally agree with you! Doctors need to do a better job truly talking to people and laying things out in a way that motivates.

@ihaq31-Islam-and-Physics Жыл бұрын

One of the best video on the PAD. Dr. Dua is absolutely amazing. Thank you.

@mehdimajedi6681 11 ай бұрын

Well done!

@SuperThunder911 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Doctor 💪❤️

@giibson888 9 ай бұрын

This is very helpful to me🎉

@Berry_N 7 ай бұрын

That shopping cart hint is spot on.

@deweyrivers4433 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything. Now I have more hope! Now all I have to do is find a vascular surgeon in east Texas with your brilliant mind-set and true desire to help without (unnecessary)””invasive interventions.

@TheWayToMyHeart Жыл бұрын

We can help if you'd like. Go to www.thewaytomyheart.org and click on the find a doctor page. You can also call the leg saver hotline for real-time help 415-320-7138.

@tonydiano892 2 ай бұрын

So informative ! Thank you Doc.

@dorothymiller7519 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! So glad my search led me to you. This makes allkinds of sense. You have allowed me to AVOID another stent procedure. I will walk now, because it is so clear what i need to do. Thank you with all my heart.

@TheWayToMyHeart 8 ай бұрын

This is such incredible news! If you haven't joined our walking group, please join and feel the motivation with other folks with PAD walking to better health: facebook.com/groups/padwalkingsupport

@warrenpitman 5 ай бұрын

Howitz 10:48😮😊

@DavesNotHome 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this good information.

@salimkamal5029 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic Lecture

@bobbond3557 Жыл бұрын

I like you, you seem like a great Dr.. Thank you for all the information.

@tammysaur7891 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I've had a couple of drs say this to me but didn't say anything else All try toapeak upon answerrs I'm get I found you 😊

@stacynolan5732 Жыл бұрын

Wow

@rogelioortega4225 Ай бұрын

Thanks? Real good information.

@TheWayToMyHeart Ай бұрын

Glad it's helpful! This may also be helpful for you, our fun walking newsletter: simplebooklet.com/industrypaddyspostwalkingspecial

@sheilababooram8055 5 ай бұрын

Wow you need to come to my country. Your compassion and passion for ppl is just GOD sent. I live trinidad. Am in the catergory of PAD.

@TheWayToMyHeart 5 ай бұрын

Dr. Dua is a special lady. She motivates us all! The good news is that we've had so many success stories of people really pushing through and persevering with PAD through regimented walking!

@alankeating1607 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video you are giving me a lot of hope

@TheWayToMyHeart 8 ай бұрын

Join our group with fellow PAD warriors taking steps to grow collaterals: facebook.com/groups/padwalkingsupport

@frankmucci214 Жыл бұрын

Very informative thanks

@benedettocracolici197 7 ай бұрын

She's 1000 percent right

@anthonypritchett2865 10 күн бұрын

Excellent lecturer and lecture.

@TheWayToMyHeart 3 күн бұрын

Many thanks! She is going to do another one of these this summer with some new analogies. We challenged her to find new ways to motivate and she is meeting the challenge!

@cooterhead_jones 5 ай бұрын

Does bicycling an hour,each day have the same beneficial,effect?

@depinder 4 ай бұрын

4:40 thats what I wanted to hear. ok I will push myself :)

@tinasouza9670 14 күн бұрын

i am starting with eclipse leg exerciser have pad

@thomasfraser9072 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic and extremely informative video! l am 76 years old and could just now stand walking around my house for 5 minutes and got SOB while doing so. At my VA Hospital I had the Bp test of the four extremities and it was normal. So did not speak to a vascular surgeon as of yet. Should I seek further evaluation and possibly a surgical intervention? I had a double bypass in 2018 due to The Widow Maker. My ascending Aorta is 4.5 I am 10 percent service connected Vietnam Vet who drank the toxic water at Camp Lejuene and was recently diagnosed with MGUS after I insisted on being tested. I was also exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam. My VA doctor seems to only wish to monitor me for Multiple Myeloma and seems to not want to diagnose me with PAD or acknowledge neurological conditions related to MGUS such as left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, cervical stenosis which I have been diagnosed with. I also believe my current MGUS shows I acquired a secondary immune deficiency disease as well Thanks for reading. Frustrated in NH

@TheWayToMyHeart 6 ай бұрын

Hi Thomas, go ahead and reach out to us and we can help free. Email kym@thewaytomyheart.org or call our leg saver hotline and we can help 415-320-7138

@rosedecaro 2 ай бұрын

@thewaytomyheart Thank you so much! I’m from Canada Toronto Vaughan, I have M.S. and I’ve been fine for 25 years no meds always exercised but now at 65 I’m having circulatory issues in my calves and my feet feel sleepy and cold feel like legs are going to give out - my family dr is referring me to a vascular Specalist called One Vascular they are located in Sunnybrook- I’m wondering if it’s bc I have fallen into a slump of not exercising since my very bad Covid case where I had a double pneumonia and I was hospitalized for 3 weeks, they gave me a needle daily in my tummy (trombone) to stop me from getting blood clots - I’m wondering if this is a combo of a lingering effect from my bad Covid case in 2021 and my M.S. now? Yu are an amazing Dr thank you for your KZfaq. ❤

@visco4916 8 ай бұрын

can bucket 1 change to bucket 2?

@samteng1299 4 ай бұрын

Iam 63 yrs old and have cramps pains on my fleet awhile driving my car. I have pains cramp on my fleet awhile sleep. I had to reach for my fleet and pull towards my body and after awhile the pains disappear. Is this PDA and I do alot jogging for 7km and frequency change new shoe when there is pain. Pls advice. TQ

@margaritaorlova6697 5 ай бұрын

What about the difference between the pain of the PAD vs the pain of arthrosis? I believe I have got both; first the PAD pain, then the the pain of arthritis? Thank you for your answer!

@TheWayToMyHeart 4 ай бұрын

The pain from pad typically is more of a cramping sensation that comes on when you are walking and is relieved at rest.

@marthakandali6779 5 ай бұрын

How should. I stop pain i critical limv ischemia

@TheWayToMyHeart 5 ай бұрын

Oh wow I’m so sorry you are experiencing that pain! Patients explain it as if having a torniquet wrapped around their leg cutting off all the oxygen. It sound like you need to be seen urgently. Do you have a wound that won’t heal? Call our Leg Saver Hotline for guidance: 415-320-7138

@aliensoup2420 9 ай бұрын

My dr. told me that carbohydrates are the cause of arterial blockage, not fat. I have been healthy and active all my life, and used my legs A LOT. I thought I maintained a proper diet avoiding excessive fat and sugar. I ate carbs in the form of bread, cereal, grains, and fruit. Now I am told to go on a KETO diet of high fat and low carbs. What is the reality?

@disinformationworld9378 9 ай бұрын

Reality is processed carbs (including bread and cereal) are the problem. Carbs are sugar.

@drsamkim 3 ай бұрын

Why you didn't tell me this earlier?

@drsamkim 3 ай бұрын

Can you explain why walking is the solution compared to others like running or swimming?

@TheWayToMyHeart 3 ай бұрын

It's what researchers have studies. I haven't seen research on running or swimming. They say it's because of the way in which the muscles are used. I would suggest following Kevin Morgan, PAD patient, Ironman, and PhD athletewithstent.com/the-art-of-running-with-peripheral-arterial-disease-pad/

@benedettocracolici197 7 ай бұрын

Im 65 im going to get my second bypass on my right leg, it's clogged 90 percent, but the funny thing is that i have no pains on my leg when i walk, how do explain that? I think she's right, by walking alot and it hurts , I must grew new small vessels where I got decent blood flow . Sometimes they also called spider vains.

@TheWayToMyHeart 7 ай бұрын

Why are they doing another bypass if there's no symptoms? Sounds like you have been doing a great job building collateral vessels! Also, have you checked to see, if it is 90% blocked, whether they might be able to suck the clots out in a minimally invasive way? Have you sought a second opinion? We've seen blocked bypasses never need to be opened up because the individual ended up persevering with pad and building their own collateral network of vessels. Happy to discuss if you contact our leg saver hotline for free support 415-320-7138

@keithbyrd7566 Жыл бұрын

If there is a diagnosis of two below the knee veins 100% blocked and one vein open is walking still as effective? No pain. Only slight swelling in one foot. I walk about 5-7 miles per day prior to the diagnosis (67 yo).

@TheWayToMyHeart Жыл бұрын

That's great that you are able to walk that much with two arteries blocked below the knee! Good for you! I bet you are growing your collateral network! I am imagining that you have some blockages in your below-the-knee arteries? There are three arteries below the knee. Anterior Tibial (front), Posterior Tibial (back), and Peroneal (center). Doctors will not perform an intervention on those vessels if you are not experiencing 'rest pain' at night or they're not limiting your lifestyle. If they do ever get to that level of pain, it's important to find a doctor who specializes in treating the small vessels below the knee and into the foot. Not all PAD doctors can do this or are willing to do this. Typically ones who treat below the knee are diabetic foot specialists as they have extra vascular training to carefully send wires and balloons into the smaller vessels. If you ever want to talk about your symptoms or need help finding a doctor call our Leg Saver Hotline at 415-320-7138

@keithbyrd7566 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this detailed and helpful response.

@kaysmith1964 11 ай бұрын

No matter how you classify PAD pain ; wether as claudication or as Critical limb ischemia . If you leave it to the later you will have tissue loss and that damage can never be repaired. Treat early and prevent damage. This is the dichotomy I find between surgical procedures and treatment by intervention specialists. And until you experience the pain of PAD you can never understand. Your an amazing surgeon who has endovascular skills but no “ buckets “, should exist only treatment.

@lanetteroth384 Ай бұрын

I have artery disease in my legs and it hurts terribly to walk but I also have spinal stenosis in my back that causes pain when I walk also..

@TheWayToMyHeart Ай бұрын

Yes, that's a double-whammy! I'm so sorry you are experiencing this! It helps to maintain your walking on a flat surface vs inclines to ease stress on your back. Have you sought a referral for a PT to help you learn how to walk effectively to build leg collaterals while mitigating stress on your back?

@dragonblack6872 8 ай бұрын

how unclog my artery of heart.. i had 70% blockage.. please info

@TheWayToMyHeart 8 ай бұрын

It's always important to get a second opinion from a couple of different interventional cardiologists to understand all options available to you. If you have a significant narrowing in your vessels coupled with symptoms, the doctor may discuss going in with wires, catheters, balloons, and stents through your wrist or groin to try and improve blood flow. If you want additional assistance, feel free to reach out to our free hotline for help finding a second opinion and critical questions to discuss with your doctor. 415-320-7138

@debbiekling6065 7 ай бұрын

Does wood smoke hurt

@TheWayToMyHeart 6 ай бұрын

anything you breathe in that is burned can be toxic to your arteries @@debbiekling6065

@floroma2820 6 ай бұрын

Are you saying if you push through the pain, new pathways would rebuild and eventually you would cure yourself would no longer have any pain and won’t need any procedures

@TheWayToMyHeart 6 ай бұрын

It may not take away all of the pain. But if your body is responding to your walking efforts to push through the claudication, it should create enough flow to improve symptoms dramatically. 80-year old Kevin Morgan is a great example of how it can work. He wrote a book on how he did it: athletewithstent.com/ - That being said, if you are having rest pain that wakes you up at night and you have to dangle your legs over the side of the bed and/or a wound that won't heal, that's the time to discuss with your doctor other options. But if your doctor prescribes walking as medicine for you, here's a great guide to help you better understand how to walk effectively to build the collateral network of vessels: simplebooklet.com/walkingbrochureperipheralarte

@cooterhead_jones 5 ай бұрын

My wife starts off with pain after a few step. Cardiologist told her, WALK WALK WALK. She tries, but 0.1- 0.2 miles is all she can do. Since 15, good athlete except,the last five years she has done no exercise at all, walk to car, walk to trash. Question is if the pain comes almost instantly, does she derive benefit by walking that extra tent of a mile?

@cooterhead_jones 5 ай бұрын

@robinsmith8846 8 ай бұрын

Treadmill? How xan people start healing if it is weakness, not pain that has made you stop walking too much, no wounds at all.

@TheWayToMyHeart 6 ай бұрын

You might also want to ask for an orthopedic consult to check your spine at that point. Make sure your vascular doctor and orthopedic doctor are in direct communication about your case following the consult to help determine which symptoms are vascular vs potentially from back issues to agree on the best course of action to keep you on your feet. If you need help coming up with critical questions to ask either physician, call our leg saver hotline at 415-320-7138

@loripatterson5753 5 ай бұрын

I understand we need to walk. I walk and walk and i get mad at my body and push my legs and one goes numb and then im dragging my leg. And still their stiff and painful!

@TheWayToMyHeart 5 ай бұрын

It sounds like you need a follow-up vascular evaluation. Can you get in for another ultrasound to compare now with all of your walking to before you started the regimen?

@alisonhay5924 Ай бұрын

I've been given additional exercises along with the walking so I'm hoping that this helps me 😊 thank you for your explanation of this issue. ❤

@princesswilson5196 Жыл бұрын

I just had they have stopped prescribing pain medication everywhere in the US

@TheWayToMyHeart Жыл бұрын

There are still pain meds prescribed when medically necessary as per your doctor. Ask for a referral to a pain management specialist.

@Gary69878 Жыл бұрын

Are you saying smoke weed instead of cigarettes?

@chixbleau7321 9 ай бұрын

Yes yes yes

@christinelombardino5203 5 ай бұрын

Have you ever seen a patient where an apron tummy caused lack of blood flow to legs. I cant get a straight answer out of anyone.

@millierivera2274 3 ай бұрын

How about Marijuana smoke? Is it the same? I don’t smoke cigarettes but yes weed. 75.

@cooterhead_jones 5 ай бұрын

My wife starts off with pain after a few steps. Cardiologist told her, WALK WALK WALK. She tries, but 0.1- 0.2 miles is all she can do. Diabetic Since 15, good athlete except,the last five years she has done no exercise at all, walk to car, walk to trash. Question is if the pain comes almost instantly, does she derive benefit by walking that extra tent of a mile?

@TheWayToMyHeart 5 ай бұрын

Has she been diagnosed with PAD? We have a free PAD tracking program via text that might be worth her using because it tracks critical data that other general programs don't. It's FREE. Have her call the Global PAD Association's Leg Saver Hotline 415-320-7138 or go to their website for help www.padhelp.org

@cooterhead_jones 4 ай бұрын

@@TheWayToMyHeart Yes, she has. We go for the catheterization tomorrow,Feb. 13. Ultrasound has show 3-4 partial occlusions in left leg, one described as nearly occluded. Her heart arteriogram revealed some narrowing, but the Dr. chose not to do any intervention at that time.

@TheWayToMyHeart 4 ай бұрын

@@cooterhead_jones make sure to check the find a doctor section of padhelp.org to ensure her doctor is using the most advanced tools and techniques for less trauma to the vessel. One recommendation we make with patients is tthat Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) be used by the supervising physician during treatment to ensure the proper sizing and placement of any catheters, balloons, and/or stents. Another recommendation is to ensure the doctor is trained and willing to offer both coming down from the groin and coming up from the foot as options for access to the arteries in case way direction fails as well as can provide surgical alternatives (either personally or via referral) if both of those aren't successful in getting adequate blood flow. It's good to always have options. Make sure to ask for before and after images as well as case notes following the procedure so you have them for your records.

@user-no6oy8hc1m 4 ай бұрын

@@TheWayToMyHeart thank you

@user-no6oy8hc1m 4 ай бұрын

@@TheWayToMyHeart Last week, the Dr performed catheterization on one leg. Complete occlusion of femoral which he could not fully penetrate. Next week, he will attempt to treat the other. No mention of blood thinners or bypass yet. In fact, we have heard nothing so far about plan of action. Maybe it is too early. As I stated, We have been walking everyday for two months now. The pain starts earlier in the walk than it did a month ago. It is very hard to watch.

@christopherjones6016 9 ай бұрын

What if I use nicotine gum

@JudyBerry-pb2ig 8 ай бұрын

Bad stuff!!!

@TheWayToMyHeart 6 ай бұрын

Nicotine gum is part of a protocol to start weening you off of this chemical that can cause inflammation throughout your body. But it's a step in the right direction!

@nomadicrecovery1586 3 ай бұрын

She said its not reversible? nonsense

@sweetesthawaiianprincess8086 2 ай бұрын

Focus on building new vessels not opening what’s already done

@carlporter4615 5 ай бұрын

So if you have hip bursa along with P.A D, and your leg goes numb, you Still have to walk and do physical therapy, I'm not buying it. Doctor's or advisors whom don't have The problems with the pain why tell others who have extreme pain doing simple lifestyle activities 😪

@TheWayToMyHeart 5 ай бұрын

Wow those hip bursas are awful. Are you under treatment for it? It takes time. Hoping they can get the inflammation down soonest so you can get more steps in! Sometimes they offer steroid injections. What is the course of treatment you are on?

@donnaellis1095 3 ай бұрын

I have P.A.D right leg and I have Bursa in left hip. And yes she is absolutely right! When I was diagnosed 5 years ago I have 0% blood flow at play and 20% at rest. My doctor told me to walk and walk. I went from walk 20 feet to 5 miles a day and stretching and stretching with physical therapy helped with the bursa. I now have a torn meniscus having surgery in a few days. I’ve not gotten to walk because of the knee in 4 months because of the pain. The pain is coming back to the hip and I feel little cramping in the lower legs. Yes walking is the thing to do. I can’t wait to get back at it..