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A Diabetes Guide to Protecting Your Legs: Be Aware of PAD

Friday, February 23, 2024

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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Hair Loss on Legs Warning Sign of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Hair Loss on Legs: Warning Sign of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Thursday, January 4, 2024

If you have noticed that you are losing hair on your legs, you may assume it is happening because you’re getting older. If you don’t feel any different or notice other symptoms, it is easy to brush it off without considering more serious underlying issues. Even without detectable symptoms, you may have developed a condition known as peripheral artery disease (PAD).

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Benefits of Stent

The Benefits of Stent Angioplasty

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

What is Peripheral Artery Disease? Peripheral artery disease or PAD is a progressive circulatory condition caused by plaque buildup that leads to narrowed arteries in people over the age of […]

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arthritis leg pain

Is It Arthritis or Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Many people with leg pain assume it is just a part of getting older and getting arthritis. However, it is imperative to know that peripheral artery disease (PAD) can be […]

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Can You Treat PAD with An Atherectomy Procedure?

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

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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Patient talking to doctor about PAD and ED

How Does Atherosclerosis Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

When you think of erectile dysfunction (ED), you probably think of a temporary issue that is related to stress or aging. Even in the early 20th century, doctors thought ED […]

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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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