• Intermittent Claudication: Characterized by pain, cramping, or heaviness in the legs or buttocks during physical activities such as walking or climbing stairs, the discomfort typically subsides with ...

In the absence of warning signs, such individuals should ask to be tested for PAD with a simple noninvasive test, the ankle-brachial index. “PAD isn’t simply going to go away, but it can most often be ...

The new joint guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the treatment of patients with lower extremity ...

Timely diagnosis and proper management of peripheral artery disease (PAD), including coordinated care from a multispecialty team, are essential to help prevent amputation and other cardiovascular ...

Paying attention to the secret signs of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) could help you cut your risk of heart attack and stroke if you have type 2 diabetes. PAD (clogged arteries in your legs and ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a type of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). PVD involves various blood vessels outside the brain and heart. PAD refers to narrowed or blocked blood vessels that ...