High cholesterol often shows early effects in the legs because plaque can narrow the arteries that supply blood to the lower ...

I had an interesting conversation recently regarding leg pain. A friend confided that her husband has been complaining about leg pain in his calf muscles when he has to walk any distance. At first, ...

Millions of Americans have peripheral artery disease, a disorder primarily caused by fatty deposits that can narrow arteries and block blood flow to the legs. Often, the first symptom they feel is leg ...

Peripheral Artery Disease, the narrowing of blood vessels in the legs, has exploded in prevalence. Data from the Global ...

A young man with severe peripheral artery disease, facing potential amputation, regained mobility through a structured ...

The shortest path to the heart turns out to be the best one - not in love necessarily, but in cardiac catheterization, one of the most common procedures in the U.S. The shortest path to the heart ...

Q: For some time, I have had high cholesterol and claudication in my legs, causing pain when I walk. I hesitate to join my church's walking club because I won't be able to keep up. Can you suggest ...

If you suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD) or other circulation problems, you know they're not just a pain during the day. The issue can often make it hard to sleep at night, too. And that may ...

Because Joe Greene suffered from heart disease, it also meant he could be a candidate to develop peripheral arterial disease, a blockage of the arteries supplying blood to the arms and legs. Battling ...

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