Dr. Riz provides valuable information about peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and available treatment options in this insightful podcast interview. He discusses the importance of preventive measures and highlights the procedures for treating PAD, including bypass operations and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Riz also addresses the recovery process, the impact on elderly patients, and the challenges associated with cancellations. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the disease, its treatment, and the significance of lifestyle changes in preventing PAD.Key Takeaways:Prevention is key: Dr. Riz emphasizes preventing peripheral arterial disease through aggressive lifestyle changes. Taking proactive measures, such as maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding risk factors like smoking, can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing PAD.Bypass operations: Bypass procedures involve creating a new blood vessel to bypass blockages in the leg arteries. Depending on the location of the blockage, bypasses can be performed in the thigh area, lower leg, or entire leg. Advancements in minimally invasive techniques: Minimally invasive procedures, such as stenting, have revolutionized the treatment of PAD. These procedures are performed under conscious sedation, reducing the risks associated with general anesthesia. About Dr. Rizwan H. BukhariRizwan H, Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified vascular surgeon who treats various vascular issues, including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on his patients’ health. Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes, are mainly diseases secondary to the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices.  Connect with Dr. RizMore DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE episodesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_riz_bukhari/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrizwanbukhari/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrRizBukhariTwitter: https://twitter.com/Dr_Riz_BukhariSupport the showConnect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: @healthylifestylesolutionsYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailRate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hls