Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) AKA peripheral vascular disease or peripheral heart disease affects blood vessels outside the brain and heart, basically causing them to narrow. This narrowing, which is often a manifestation of arterial blockage (atherosclerosis), restricts blood flow to the arms, legs, kidneys or stomach. The legs are most often affected in most Peripheral Artery Disease sufferers. Left untreated Peripheral Artery Disease can result in heart attack or even gangrene of affected limbs necessitating amputation.

About 10 million people over age fifty (50) here in the US have peripheral vascular disease.Peripheral Artery Disease

Doctors typically identify players in Peripheral Artery Disease and aim to eliminate or at least manage them. For instance, high cholesterol is often treated by a diet low in saturated and trans fats and cholesterol. High blood pressure is lowered by dietary and sometimes pharmaceutical means.

Can stem cells benefit Peripheral Artery Disease patients?

Yes, at least for folks with blocked arteries. Researchers have found that bone marrow derived stem cells injected into blocked blood vessels promote the growth of new, healthy ones. This on-line video news segment concerns this: http://ducknetweb.blogspot.com/2010/08/stem-cells-used-to-treat-peripheral.html

Dr. Steenblock’s comprehensive stem cell-based approach to Peripheral Artery Disease

is geared to: (1) prepare a patient’s body to respond vigorously to injected stem cells; (2) identify and deal with dietary, lifestyle and other factors that contribute to the PAD disease process and progression; and (3) remove impediments that tend to compromise patient responses to stem cells as well as stem cell activity in the body. Among the tools and methods which Dr. Steenblock utilizes:

  • Placing PAD patients on a diet and/or supplements appropriate to their condition
  • Chelation therapy (if indicated) to remove toxic heavy metals from the patient’s tissues and organs.
  • Use of stem cell mobilizers such as all-natural Stemgevity™ and FDA approved stem cell mobilization drugs such as Neupogen® (Filgrastim).
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