If you have high cholesterol or experience numbness in your feet or legs, it may be a sign of reduced blood flow in your arteries. Many people in New York City (NYC) are unaware that cholesterol buildup can silently affect circulation long before serious symptoms appear.

At 14 Street Medical Arts in Manhattan, we help patients identify artery problems early with simple, non-invasive testing.

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Why High Cholesterol Affects Your Arteries

High LDL (“bad”) cholesterol can build up inside artery walls, forming plaque that narrows blood vessels and limits circulation. Over time, this can increase the risk of:

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

Because artery disease often has no early symptoms, many patients in NYC feel well even while plaque is developing.

What Is an Arterial Doppler Ultrasound?

An Arterial Doppler ultrasound is a painless test that evaluates blood flow in your arteries. This test is commonly used in Manhattan medical offices to detect:

• Narrowed or blocked arteries

• Reduced circulation to the legs and feet

• Plaque buildup related to high cholesterol

There is no radiation, no needles, and no recovery time.

Numbness in the Feet or Legs May Signal PVD

Numbness, tingling, cramping, or pain in the legs or feet can be symptoms of Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). PVD occurs when plaque reduces blood flow to the lower extremities.

Common symptoms include:

• Leg or foot numbness

• Pain when walking or climbing stairs

• Cold or weak legs

• Slow-healing foot wounds

If you live in New York City or Manhattan and experience these symptoms, especially with high cholesterol, you should be evaluated.

Blood Tests Don’t Show the Whole Picture

While cholesterol blood tests are important, they don’t show how cholesterol has affected your arteries. An Arterial Doppler allows NYC providers to see actual blood flow, helping guide prevention and treatment.

Artery & Cholesterol Care in Manhattan at 14 Street Medical Arts

14 Street Medical Arts provides comprehensive cardiovascular and vascular care for patients throughout Manhattan and New York City, including:

• Arterial Doppler ultrasound testing

• High cholesterol management

• PVD evaluation

• Preventive cardiovascular care

Manhattan Locations

• 332 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003

• 110 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011

• 912 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10025

• 500 East 14th Street (Radiology & Imaging), New York, NY 10009

Insurances Accepted

We accept many major insurance plans, including Aetna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, HealthFirst, Fidelis Care, Molina, 1199SEIU, AARP, Medicare, Medicaid, and more.

Call (212) 481-3333 to schedule an appointment.

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Schedule Artery Screening in NYC

If you have high cholesterol, numbness in your legs or feet, or concerns about circulation, early testing can help prevent serious complications.

14 Street Medical Arts proudly serves patients across Manhattan and New York City with expert, accessible care.