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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) involves a debilitating narrowing of arteries in the legs, and the National Institutes of Health estimates that 1 in every 20 Americans over 50 is affected. Research ...

UAB Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy Associate Professor and Vascular Surgery Program Director Benjamin Pearce, M.D., was recently featured on UAB’s MedCast Podcast to discuss ...

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Long Beach, Calif. – May 3, 2024 – New clinical results highlight the need for inclusive approaches and comprehensive examinations of treatment options for peripheral artery disease (PAD), including ...

New clinical results highlight the need for inclusive approaches and comprehensive examinations of treatment options for peripheral artery disease (PAD), including endovascular therapy and ...

Illustration of how the buildup of lipids cause a blockage of blood flow to the portion of the artery below the narrowing. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Oregon State University The Center for Racial and ...

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 ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a type of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). PVD involves various blood vessels outside the brain and heart. PAD refers to narrowed or blocked blood vessels that ...

Peripheral artery disease is primarily caused by plaque buildup in your arteries, with risks increased by underlying medical conditions and certain lifestyle factors, but there’s also a possible ...

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 ...

An ideal sleeping position for someone with peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a comfortable one, although people who also have sleep apnea will have different needs. PAD is a condition in which the ...