Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which plaque builds up in the arteries. Plaque is made of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and fibrous tissues. When plaque builds up in the arteries, ...

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 ...

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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.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 52 years old and enjoy long walks with my husband and our dog. I recently started to experience pain in my left calf during our walks. The pain goes away when I rest. Because I ...

People with painful artery disease in their legs can now be helped by a breakthrough surgery that widens their blood vessels. The first such operation in Europe took place last week at the Freeman ...

The hallmark symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD) is pain when walking. More advanced PAD may cause pain at rest and other symptoms that need immediate attention. Like coronary artery disease, ...

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 ...

Medical device makers have bankrolled a cottage industry of doctors and clinics that perform artery-clearing procedures that can lead to amputations. Kelly Hanna, whose leg was amputated in 2020, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 52 years old and enjoy long walks with my husband and our dog. I recently started to experience pain in my left calf during our walks. The leg pain goes away when I rest. Because ...