Case Report on Nursing Management of a Client with Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral artery disease is a frequent cardiovascular ailment in which constricted arteries restrict blood flow to our limbs. When we have Peripheral Artery Disease in our limbs, our legs haven't had enough flow of blood to increase production. The capillaries that nourish the lower legs narrow and stiffen in peripheral vascular disease, making walking harder. Reduced blood flow can cause cartilage and necrosis in the limbs. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is usually caused by multilevel atherosclerotic disease, typically in patients with a history of cigarette smoking, diabetes mellitus, or both. Intermittent claudication (IC), an early manifestation of PAD, commonly leads to reduced quality of life for patients who are limited in their ambulation. Percutaneous intervention for peripheral artery disease has evolved from balloon angioplasty for single lesions. To achieve good long-term efficacy, a close follow-up including objective tests of both the arterial lesion and hemodynamic status, surveillance of secondary preventive measures, and risk factor control.

A 65-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with the following symptoms: worsening left severe calf pain, fatigue, cramping, aching, pain in the legs or arms that worsens when walking or using the arms, tightness in the muscles of the legs that worsens with exercise and improves with rest. He has a diabetes mellitus history. The lower extremity pulse was diminished or absent on physical examination, but all other vital signs were typical. Pulses in the left dorsalispedis and posterior tibialis could not be felt. The results of the cardiac examination were average. The patient has numbness in one leg, pain in both legs, decreased energy in both upper and lower limbs, ulceration, gangrene in the lower extremities, Hair loss, weakness, and dependent rubor (redness caused by swelling) present. He had audible bruits, a nonhealing lower extremity wound, and a delayed capillary refill, so he started treatment as soon as possible.

The primary focus of this study is on professional management and outstanding nursing care, which may provide the holistic care that peripheral arterial disease necessitates while also effectively managing the challenging case.