Millions of Americans have peripheral artery disease, a disorder primarily caused by fatty deposits that can narrow arteries and block blood flow to the legs. Often, the first symptom they feel is leg ...

Do you know that blocked arteries are a major cause of heart disease? Yes, due to plaque accumulation in the arteries, blood circulation starts getting obstructed, and the risk of heart disease ...

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Leg pain and leg cramps aren’t always an orthopedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart.

That nagging leg pain you brush off as age might be your body trying to tell you something much bigger. Experts say your legs ...

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 ...

If leg cramps have become a normal part of your life, you might want to consider seeing a doctor. Dr Yaranov shares 7 underlying issues that trigger leg cramps.

(Reuters) - Medical device reviewers said a Cook Medical stent coated with a common cancer-fighting drug was safe and effective for treating clogged arteries in the thighs. Zilver PTX, the first ...

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The shortest path to the heart turns out to be the best one - not in love necessarily, but in cardiac catheterization, one of the most common procedures in the U.S. The shortest path to the heart ...

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