- Rapid or irregular heartbeat
- Sudden weakness
How Doctors May Evaluate These Symptoms
Your healthcare provider may recommend:
- Physical examination
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Echocardiogram
- Blood tests
- Doppler ultrasound
- Stress testing
- Vascular imaging
These tests help determine whether circulation problems are related to heart disease or another underlying condition.
The Takeaway
Your legs do much more than carry you through daily life—they can also provide valuable insight into your cardiovascular health.
Swelling, visible veins, skin changes, coldness, pain, and slow healing should never be automatically dismissed as normal aging. While these symptoms do
