Overview of Vascular and Endovascular Pain

• Pain originating from blood vessels or related interventions.

Common Causes of Vascular Pain

• Atherosclerosis: Narrowing of arteries causing pain due to reduced blood flow.
• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Pain in limbs due to poor circulation.
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Pain from blood clots in deep veins.
• Vasculitis: Inflammation of blood vessels causing pain.

Causes Related to Endovascular Procedures or Conditions

• Post-procedural pain: Following interventions like angioplasty or stenting.
• Endovascular infections or complications: Leading to localized pain.

Other Contributing Factors

• Raynaud’s phenomenon: Pain due to spasms in small blood vessels.
• Chronic venous insufficiency: Pain from poor venous return.

Relevant Medical Specialties and Diagnostic Approaches

• Involvement of vascular surgery and cardiology.
• Diagnostic tests: Doppler ultrasound, angiography, blood tests.

When to Seek Medical Advice

• Urgent evaluation needed for sudden severe pain, swelling, or color changes in limbs.