A peripheral angiogram is a test that checks for blockages in the arteries that supply blood to your legs and feet or your arms and hands. These arteries are called peripheral arteries because they ...

Atherosclerosis, commonly known as hardening of the arteries, has long been seen as a strong indicator of coronary artery disease, as compared to the traditional risk factors of race, age, gender and ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD), sometimes also called peripheral vascular disease (PVD), is a circulation disorder that slowly gets worse over time. Calcium and fat materials build up inside the ...

Peripheral artery disease is when a sticky plaque made of cholesterol and fats builds up on artery walls. “Peripheral” means it forms in blood vessels outside the area of your heart or brain -- closer ...

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a narrowing or blockage of arteries that causes poor blood flow to your legs or arms. The most common cause of PAD is the buildup of plaque in blood vessels called ...

Skin changes associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD) include discoloration, dryness, and shiny or smooth texture. If you’re living with PAD, you may also be at a higher risk of developing foot ...

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 ...

Though medications can treat peripheral artery disease (PAD), your diet plays an important role in slowing its progression. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when a waxy substance called plaque ...

Peripheral artery disease in primary care Early diagnosis of this common manifestation of atherosclerosis is critical. Risk factors include smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Approximately ...

Clogged arteries are extremely common in adults and go unnoticed until too late. However, according to experts, it is important to understand the causes and signs early on to protect your heart, brain ...

FAIRWAY, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metactive Medical Inc. (Metactive), a medical device company developing innovative products for the treatment of neurovascular and peripheral vascular diseases, ...

Peripheral Artery Disease, the narrowing of blood vessels in the legs, has exploded in prevalence. Data from the Global Burden of Disease study suggest that global PAD cases surged from roughly 66 ...