PVD vs. PAD - Part 1 – PERIPHERAL VENOUS DISEASE (PVD) – Deoxygenated blood can’t get back to the heart causes venous stasis S&S: Warm to touch Dull achy pain Stasis dermatitis (brown/yellowish skin) – PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE (PAD) – Narrow artery (atherosclerosis) where oxygenated blood can’t get to the distal extremities which cause Ischemia & necrosis of the hands & feet S&S: Cool to touch Sharp pain Gangrene Hairlessness Be sure to grab your PVD vs. PAD study guide in The Complete Nursin