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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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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Understanding PAD and Its Complications

Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease Symptoms and Complications

Monday, December 23, 2019

Peripheral Artery Disease, also known as PAD, is a common yet serious condition, affecting 1 out of every 20 Americans over the age of 50. PAD is the narrowing of the peripheral arteries, commonly affecting the arteries in the pelvis and legs.

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vitamin k and peripheral artery disease

The Vitamin You May Be Forgetting

Thursday, December 19, 2019

What is Vitamin K? The benefits of Vitamin K are very useful for maintaining good overall health. Vitamin K is a nutrient that plays an important role in building bone […]

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Older Man Climbing the Stairs

Life Before and After Stent Angioplasty

Monday, October 16, 2017

For nearly 20 years, Tom has taken the two flights of stairs up to his office as part of his morning ritual. He’d often stop on the first floor to […]

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