These could be warning signs of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)—a serious condition caused by narrowed arteries that reduce blood flow to the limbs. In this short but essential video, we highlight 10 ...

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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which one or more of the arteries supplying blood to the legs, arms, head or abdomen become blocked or partially blocked, usually because of ...

Measure the systolic arterial pressures in the following order ... An ABI of 0.90 or less is PAD by definition, though disease may be present with ABI of 0.95 or lower. Mild disease is considered ...

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common but under-recognized problem affecting older patients. Intermittent claudication is the most frequent symptom of PAD, although the diagnosis of PAD is ...

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Long-lived families have a lower risk of peripheral artery disease, suggesting genetic and lifestyle factors may play a role in vascular health and longevity.

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on February 25, 2025, Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Epidemiology and genetic determination of measures of peripheral vascular health in the Long ...

The following is a summary of "Variations in Antithrombotic Prescriptions and Evaluation of Extended Clopidogrel Therapy After Lower Extremity Revascularization for Peripheral Artery Disease," ...

Leg pain and leg cramps aren’t always an orthopaedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease (PAD), a serious blood flow issue with implications for the heart. In PAD, narrowed ...