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Peripheral artery disease and venous insufficiency share many symptoms but affect different types of blood vessels. Each has distinguishing symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic markers. Peripheral ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Peripheral Artery Disease is a common condition that causes leg pain and weakness. The disease is a narrowing or blockage in the legs and it is most often a chronic condition. “So, ...

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 ...

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.

Symptoms of peripheral artery disease often include cold feet, aching or cramping in the feet during activity, and leg ulcers. While anyone can develop peripheral artery disease, the risk for the ...

Q: I am a 74-year-old female and was diagnosed with popliteal artery stenosis in my left calf. When walking briskly, it is ...

Most people with PAD present with the classical symptoms of IC, particularly in the calf, but the thigh or buttocks may also be affected. Pain is stimulated by exercise and relieved by rest. 1 The ...

Though many people think of injuries or accidents when they think of amputations, more than half result from complications of cardiovascular issues, leading amputations caused by the effects of ...

DOCTOR, BLACK WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE, WHICH IS OTHERWISE KNOWN AS PAD. NOW, THESE CASES TEND TO START IN YOUNGER WOMEN, BUT IN BLACK WOMEN, IT PROGRESSES FASTER ...

There are significant differences in the prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) between men and women, according to a statement from the American Heart ...