Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD) is known to cause pain or discomfort in the legs upon exertion. This is just one component of what makes it difficult for exercise professionals to prescribe fitness ...

Clues to a thoracic aneurysm include diminished blood pressure in the left are, dullness to the right of the sternum (Potain's sign), feeling a tracheal tug, and hearing a new aortic regurgitation ...

Timely diagnosis and proper management of peripheral artery disease (PAD), including coordinated care from a multispecialty team, are essential to help prevent amputation and other cardiovascular ...

• Intermittent Claudication: Characterized by pain, cramping, or heaviness in the legs or buttocks during physical activities ...

Skin changes associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD) include discoloration, dryness, and shiny or smooth texture. If you’re living with PAD, you may also be at a higher risk of developing foot ...

Peripheral artery disease is when a sticky plaque made of cholesterol and fats builds up on artery walls. “Peripheral” means it forms in blood vessels outside the area of your heart or brain -- closer ...

When we think of clogged arteries, most of us think about the heart. “But buildup of fatty plaques can happen in any artery, including those that carry blood away from the heart,” says Dr. Samuel Kim, ...

The over-the-counter supplement nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, increased the walking endurance of patients with peripheral artery disease, a chronic leg condition for which there are few ...

Although atherosclerosis is a generalized metabolic disorder, the plaque tends to build up at bifurcations of major vessels, including in the lower extremities. Here, the superficial femoral artery ...