Because it causes tissue damage and tissue death in the legs, feet, and toes, PAD is implicated in 150,000 lower-limb ...

NICE states that when assessing for peripheral arterial disease in those with diabetes, a normal or raised ankle brachial pressure index alone does not allow for the exclusion of peripheral arterial ...

Peripheral artery disease and venous insufficiency share many symptoms but affect different types of blood vessels. Each has distinguishing symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic markers. Peripheral ...

An alternative diagnostic method could improve early detection and treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a new study from the University of Surrey. PAD is a common condition ...

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Dr Sumit Kapadia, Vascular Surgeon and Varicose Vein Specialist, recently on his IG handle, spoke about artery blockages, and ...

HAPPENING TODAY, THERE IS AN EVENT AIMED AT RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT BLACK MEN’S HEALTH, SPECIFICALLY THE IMPACTS OF PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE. IT’S A DISEASE AFFECTING MILLIONS OF AMERICANS EACH YEAR.

Atherosclerosis quietly narrows your arteries and restricts blood flow, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Doctors say simple at-home checks, like monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, ...

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a condition where the arteries become narrow or blocked over time, most often affecting the legs. Reduced blood flow means that oxygen and other essential ...

That phrase "no pain, no gain" might truly apply to people with peripheral artery disease, a new study finds. Researchers found that people with PAD who walked at a pace that caused discomfort or even ...