What Is Peripheral Vascular Disease?

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Heart Healthy Living with Dr. Jackie” Podcast observes National Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month withb oard-certified cardiologist Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, author of “Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story,” who discusses the critical connection between peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and heart health. The conversation covers risk factors like diabetes and smoking, recognizing symptoms such as intermittent claudication, and the importance of proactive lifestyle choices. Dr. Jackie also shares insights on dietary habits, managing cholesterol with medications like statins, and the role of regular health management in preventing serious complications such as amputation. ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 – Understanding Peripheral Vascular Disease 03:05 – The Connection Between Diabetes and Heart Health 05:40 – The Impact of Smoking on Vascular Health 08:20 – Recognizing Symptoms of Peripheral Vascular Disease 11:06 – The Importance of Diet in Heart Health 13:52 – Managing Cholesterol and Medications 16:30 – Proactive Health Management 19:14 – The Role of Lifestyle in Heart Disease Prevention 19:47 – Closing Thoughts 📘 Learn more about her best-selling book: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/  🔔 New episodes air every 2nd Wednesday! Subscribe: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/  🎧 Also featured on Big Blend’s “Quality of Life” & Big Daily Blend podcast channels: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork