Prevalence and risk factors associated with peripheral vascular disease in Guanajuato residents

Abstract

Introduction: Peripheral vascular disease consists of damage or obstruction in peripheral blood vessels that cause decreased blood flow in the extremities. Aim: To carry out assessments in the Guanajuato population to determine peripheral arterial disease and peripheral venous insufficiency. Method: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study. Results: 372 health assessments were carried out, in which it was found that the people had a mean age of 45  15.7 years, 71.2% were women, 48.4% were married, 30.9% had university studies, and the 31% were employed. In a working day they maintain an average of 5.4 hours in a seated position and 6.1 in a standing position. 65.6% are overweight and obese, although 48.7% reported doing physical activity. 12.4% are active smokers and 21.5% have a chronic disease. Based on the ankle-brachial index, mild to moderate peripheral arterial disease was found in 17.5% of the people. 39.8% had reflux in the right popliteal perforator, 41.7% in the left popliteal and 18.3% had no clinical evidence of varices. Conclusions: Early detection of these circulatory system diseases during their asymptomatic phase allows preventive measures to be established before developing symptomatic vascular damage.