In the United States, over 8.5 million people over the age of 40 have peripheral artery disease (PAD), a vascular disease caused by plaque buildup within the arteries of the […]
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Did you know that having diabetes puts you at higher risk for another serious condition called Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? American Diabetes Alert Day, observed on the fourth Tuesday in […]
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National Diabetes Awareness Month’s focus each November is on highlighting prediabetes and sharing strategies to prevent diabetes from developing in the first place. Approximately 30 million Americans live with diabetes; […]
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Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Test One of the most common ways to diagnose peripheral artery disease (PAD) and help measure vascular health is with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test. During […]
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Did you know that one in three adults – or about 103 million people in the United States – have high blood pressure? That’s nearly a third of the U.S. […]
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Peripheral Artery Disease Prevention Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition primarily caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries. As the plaque collects, it narrows […]
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What is the Difference Between HDL and LDL Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a pliable substance that helps you make cell membranes, hormones, and vitamin D. Located in your blood, it is […]
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