Because Joe Greene suffered from heart disease, it also meant he could be a candidate to develop peripheral arterial disease, a blockage of the arteries supplying blood to the arms and legs. Battling ...
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem characterized by narrowed arteries that reduce blood flow ...
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Millions of Americans have peripheral artery disease, a ...
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- We're all familiar with fat and cholesterol buildups in heart arteries. But it can happen in the extremities, especially the legs. John Bilkins, a retired firefighter from East ...
Sometimes, aches and pains get dismissed as a normal part of getting older. In the case of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, ...
BETTENDORF, Iowa — Editor's Note: The video above describes UnityPoint Health expanding its virtual healthcare options into Illinois. On April 17, UnityHealth Point Bettendorf announced the first ...
Medical device makers have bankrolled a cottage industry of doctors and clinics that perform artery-clearing procedures that can lead to amputations. Kelly Hanna, whose leg was amputated in 2020, ...
Blood vessels play a crucial role in your body by carrying oxygen-rich blood to various organs and tissues. When these vessels are clear and open, blood flows easily, fueling all bodily functions ...