Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects the arteries that supply blood to the lower extremities. Like the coronary arteries supplying the heart, these peripheral arteries can become clogged with plaque—a buildup […]
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We’ve all done it; Googled our symptoms online and attempted to self-diagnose ourselves before ever setting foot into a doctor’s office. For most people, this can become quite confusing especially […]
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Have you been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD)? If so, a minimally invasive treatment called an angioplasty to improve blood flow through the leg arteries may be recommended. One […]
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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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What It Is: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a progressive vascular condition affecting more than 8 million people over the age of 40 and older in the United States. PAD is […]
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Angioplasty is a non-surgical procedure to widen arteries that have become clogged with arterial plaque (a substance consisting of cholesterol, cellular waste, fibrin, calcium, and fatty deposits). Blood can’t flow […]
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If you have recently undergone angioplasty or know you need to get one, you may be wondering if you can travel after angioplasty. An angioplasty is a minimally invasive treatment […]
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