Peripheral Artery Disease happens when your arteries narrow, usually due to fatty plaque buildup. PAD can happen in any blood vessel, but it most commonly affects the legs rather than the arms. That ...

The most frequent symptom of mild to moderate PAD is claudication, which is estimated to occur in about a third of patients with PAD in the US. 8 Claudication is defined as cramping, aching, tiredness ...

Peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral vascular disease, is a condition in which arteries that carry blood to the legs (or less commonly the arms) are narrowed or blocked. The usual ...

The treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) focuses on risk factor modification, cardiovascular event reduction, limb viability, and symptom improvement. Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and ...

Dr. James Rathmell answers the question: 'Leg Pain Due To Poor Blood Flow?' — -- Question: How Do I Know That My Leg Pain Is Due To Poor Blood Flow (Claudication)? Answer: It can be very ...

It strikes when you walk — a distinct pain or cramping in your calf. You stop for a few minutes, and the pain goes away. You continue on, and the pain comes back. This leg pain may be claudication. It ...

Exercise has been used in the treatment of many medical conditions, including heart and lung diseases. But it can also play an important role in treating peripheral artery disease. Our latest review ...

Though many people think of injuries or accidents when they think of amputations, more than half result from complications of cardiovascular issues, leading amputations caused by the effects of ...

The Fontaine scheme classifies 4 stages of peripheral arterial disease. Peripheral arterial disease can be asymptomatic (Fontaine stage 1) or symptomatic (Fontaine stages 2 to 4). The most common ...

Objective Resistance training (RT) improves walking ability in persons with peripheral artery disease. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effect of ...