If you have problems with your circulation, your GP may recommend an angiography to find out what's causing the problem. The results will help decide what the treatment options are.
As blood vessels supply blood to every part of your body, any part can be affected by circulation problems. The major internal organs (your heart, brain and kidneys) and the extremities (your arms and legs) are affected if the blood supply to them is changed by blockages or arterial disease (disease of the arteries).
Problems caused by serious arterial disease include:
- strokes
- heart attacks
- gangrene (tissue death)
- organ failure
Therefore, problems with your circulation should be investigated as soon as possible. The condition of your arteries can be assessed, and appropriate treatment options suggested.
