Lower extremity edema is the noticeable swelling of one or both legs. This condition occurs when fluid buildups in the leg, typically in the subcutaneous tissues (the layer of tissue […]
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You’ve recently been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a common vascular condition where plaque accumulates with the arteries. Depending on the severity of your PAD, you may experience decreased […]
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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, 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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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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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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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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