Lower-Extremity Arterial Ultrasound
A lower-extremity arterial ultrasound uses noninvasive imaging to evaluate blood flow through the arteries in the legs and can help identify areas of narrowing or blockage.
Peripheral Artery Disease Specialist in Cape Coral, FL
Get personalized care from a Peripheral Artery Disease Specialist in Cape Coral, FL for leg pain, cramping, reduced circulation, slow-healing wounds, or known PAD. Neuro Heart & Vascular Clinic provides vascular evaluation, on-site arterial ultrasound, treatment planning, and ongoing follow-up, with same-day appointments available based on scheduling availability.
Same-Day Appointments Available | On-Site Vascular Testing | Peripheral Vascular Expertise | Ongoing Care
Specialized Peripheral Artery Disease Care in Cape Coral
Peripheral artery disease can reduce blood flow to the legs and may affect walking, activity tolerance, wound healing, and daily comfort.
At Neuro Heart & Vascular Clinic, we provide personalized peripheral artery disease care in Cape Coral, FL for patients with circulation symptoms, known vascular disease, or risk factors that require specialist evaluation.
Our team focuses on understanding your symptoms, vascular history, risk factors, and test results to create an individualized care plan.
PAD Symptoms and Risk Factors We Evaluate
Our Cape Coral team evaluates patients with symptoms and concerns that may be associated with peripheral artery disease, including:
- Leg pain with walking
- Calf, thigh, or hip cramping with activity
- Leg fatigue or weakness
- Cold feet or lower legs
- Numbness or tingling
- Changes in skin color
- Slow-healing wounds
- Reduced pulses in the feet or legs
- Known peripheral vascular disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Smoking history
- Coronary artery disease
- Other cardiovascular risk factors
A PAD specialist in Cape Coral can evaluate these concerns and determine whether vascular testing, medical management, or further treatment may be appropriate.
Vascular Testing for Peripheral Artery Disease
Neuro Heart & Vascular Clinic provides vascular diagnostic testing that may help evaluate blood flow in the legs.
Vascular Evaluation
Your provider reviews your circulation symptoms, pulse findings, risk factors, medications, and previous vascular history to determine the appropriate next step.
Cardiovascular Assessment
Because PAD often occurs alongside other cardiovascular conditions, your care may also include evaluation of blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease risk, and other vascular concerns.
Your provider will determine which tests and follow-up services are appropriate based on your individual clinical needs.
Personalized Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
Effective PAD treatment in Cape Coral, FL depends on the severity of circulation problems, symptoms, risk factors, test results, and overall cardiovascular health.
Your care plan may include:
- Medication management
- Blood pressure management
- Cholesterol management
- Diabetes and risk-factor monitoring
- Smoking cessation support
- Lifestyle recommendations
- Walking and activity guidance
- Vascular symptom monitoring
- Lower-extremity arterial ultrasound
- Ongoing cardiovascular follow-up
- Evaluation for peripheral vascular intervention when appropriate
Our goal is to improve circulation-related care while also addressing the cardiovascular risk factors that contribute to PAD.
Why Patients Choose Neuro Heart & Vascular Clinic
Same-Day Appointments Available
Patients who need timely vascular evaluation may be able to schedule a same-day appointment at our Cape Coral location based on current availability.
Peripheral Artery Disease Care
Patients looking for a Peripheral Artery Disease Specialist in Cape Coral can access vascular evaluation, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, and ongoing management.
On-Site Arterial Ultrasound
Our Cape Coral practice provides lower-extremity arterial ultrasound when clinically appropriate, helping evaluate circulation in the legs.
Peripheral Vascular Expertise
Our team provides cardiovascular and vascular care for patients with reduced circulation, arterial disease, and related risk factors.
Interventional Treatment Planning
For appropriate patients with more significant arterial narrowing or blockage, evaluation for peripheral vascular intervention may be considered.
Multiple Connected Specialties
Neuro Heart & Vascular Clinic brings together multiple connected specialties, including Cardiology, Neurology, and Vascular Medicine, supporting coordinated care when heart, circulation, and neurological concerns overlap.
Personalized Ongoing Care
Treatment recommendations are based on your symptoms, vascular findings, cardiovascular risk factors, and individual health needs.
Meet Our Cardiology & Vascular Care Team
Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD
Co-Founder | Board-Certified Cardiologist
Dr. Yasir Akhtar earned his medical degree from The Aga Khan University in Pakistan and completed his residency at Indiana University. He completed fellowship training in Vascular Biology/Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at the University of Virginia.
Dr. Akhtar evaluates patients with peripheral artery disease in Cape Coral, including leg circulation concerns, vascular test abnormalities, and patients who may need peripheral vascular intervention. His specialties include peripheral vascular interventions, TAVR, LAAC, and complex coronary artery disease.
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Lazaro Vazquez Moreira, APRN
Nurse Practitioner | Cardiology
Lazaro Vazquez Moreira is a family nurse practitioner with a focus on comprehensive patient care and cardiovascular health. He earned his master's degree from Miami Regional University and brings clinical experience supporting patients with cardiovascular conditions and ongoing care.
He supports patients receiving PAD and vascular care in Cape Coral through symptom assessment, risk-factor monitoring, diagnostic follow-up, medication management, and ongoing cardiovascular care based on each patient's individual treatment plan.
View Provider Profile →Peripheral Artery Disease Care Near You in Cape Coral
If leg pain, cramping, reduced circulation, slow-healing wounds, or known PAD is affecting your health, Neuro Heart & Vascular Clinic provides vascular evaluation, arterial ultrasound, treatment planning, and coordinated follow-up care in one convenient practice.
Neuro Heart & Vascular Clinic
1224 Del Prado Blvd S.
Cape Coral, FL 33990
Phone: (239) 350-2445
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you treat peripheral artery disease at your Cape Coral location?
Yes. Neuro Heart & Vascular Clinic provides vascular evaluation, testing, treatment planning, and ongoing care for patients with peripheral artery disease.
Can I get leg circulation testing at the same practice?
Yes. Our Cape Coral practice provides lower-extremity arterial ultrasound when clinically appropriate.
Do you evaluate patients for peripheral vascular interventions?
Yes. Dr. Yasir Akhtar has experience in peripheral vascular interventions and can evaluate appropriate patients with significant arterial narrowing or circulation problems.
Can your team manage PAD risk factors too?
Yes. Our team can help manage cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking history, and other conditions that may affect vascular health.
Are same-day appointments available?
Same-day appointments may be available at our Cape Coral location based on current scheduling availability. Call (239) 350-2445 to check.
Who provides PAD care at the Cape Coral location?
Care is provided by Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD, Board-Certified Cardiologist, and Lazaro Vazquez Moreira, APRN, Nurse Practitioner | Cardiology, based on your clinical needs and scheduling.
How can I schedule a vascular appointment?
You can request an appointment through neuroheartfl.org or call our Cape Coral office directly at (239) 350-2445.
Schedule Peripheral Artery Disease Care in Cape Coral
If leg pain, cramping, poor circulation, or known PAD requires specialist evaluation, schedule an appointment with a Peripheral Artery Disease Specialist in Cape Coral, FL.
Neuro Heart & Vascular Clinic provides vascular testing, personalized treatment planning, risk-factor management, and coordinated follow-up care.