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Acupuncture and Peripheral Artery Disease

Monday, September 14, 2020

If you’re experiencing leg pain, open sores, difficulty walking or climbing stairs, it’s only natural to seek out a “quick” treatment that doesn’t involve surgery. People with peripheral artery disease […]

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what is vascular tissue

What is Vascular Tissue?

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

What is Vascular Tissue? Once oxygenated blood is returned to the heart by lungs, it is pumped throughout your body with the help of your vascular system, also called the […]

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the vascular system

The Function of The Vascular System

Thursday, July 16, 2020

The vascular system, also called the circulatory system, consists of vessels that carry blood rich in oxygen and nutrients through the body. Vessels include arteries that carry oxygen and nutrient-rich […]

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Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Atherosclerosis is a common yet serious condition where plaque or fatty deposits made up largely of cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium, and fatty substances build up in your arteries. It’s […]

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The Connection Between PAD and Poor Scar Healing

The Connection Between PAD and Poor Scar Healing

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

What Causes Scar Tissue? The scar tissue is the body’s normal method of healing after an injury. When there is an injury or cut due to surgery, new cells are […]

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How PAD Can Affect Your Mobility and Overall Quality of Life

How PAD Can Affect Your Mobility and Overall Quality of Life

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) occurs when blood supply through an artery is blocked. The condition most often occurs in leg arteries, where plaque or fatty deposits obstruct the smooth flow […]

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symptoms of PAD

The “Silent Killer”

Thursday, January 9, 2020

What is the “Silent Killer”? Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a silent killer because untreated high blood pressure increases risk for various life threatening conditions. Hypertension puts you at […]

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