It's important to catch peripheral artery disease early so you can treat it properly. Here's what you need to know.

(BPT) – Frequent leg cramps, leg pain when walking and slow-to-heal sores on your feet are annoying, but did you know they can also be symptoms of a serious disease? Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) ...

Doctors screen for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test, which measures blood pressure in the legs. Experts recommend that anyone with PAD risk factors undergo ...

It’s no secret that as we get older, our bodies start to react differently to the same activities. Clutching the pages of a paperback can cause cramping in the hands. Retrieving groceries from ...

Chronic leg pain that eases with rest could signal Peripheral Artery Disease. Dr Kapadia stresses early detection is key to ...

If your legs feel heavy or you experience cramping or pain when walking, you may be suffering from peripheral vascular disease (PVD), also known as peripheral artery disease (PAD). PVD is caused by a ...

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Leg pain and leg cramps aren’t always an orthopedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart.

The terms vascular and circulatory refer to the network of vessels called arteries and veins carrying blood through the body. Changes or disorders in the blood vessels that prevent the normal flow of ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a disease of the blood vessels outside the heart and brain. PAD often occurs due to a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries. PAD is also known as peripheral ...

Dr. Thoralf Sundt answers the question: 'Bypass -- Vessels From Legs Or Chest?' — -- Question: How does a surgeon decide whether to use veins from the legs or arteries from the chest to do bypass ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new study suggested marijuana users have triple the odds for leg artery disease. Smoking cigarettes has long been linked to peripheral artery disease, which is a condition in ...