Because it causes tissue damage and tissue death in the legs, feet, and toes, PAD is implicated in 150,000 lower-limb ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) happens when your arteries harden and narrow due to a buildup of plaque, made up of fats and other substances in your bloodstream. You get PAD, also called peripheral ...

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a narrowing or blockage of arteries that causes poor blood flow to your legs or arms. The most common cause of PAD is the buildup of plaque in blood vessels called ...

Peripheral artery disease is when a sticky plaque made of cholesterol and fats builds up on artery walls. “Peripheral” means it forms in blood vessels outside the area of your heart or brain -- closer ...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cardio Flow, Inc., a privately held medical device company and developer of minimally invasive devices to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD), today announced it ...

End stage peripheral vascular disease may put people at risk of limb amputation or life threatening complications, such as strokes and gangrene. Treatment typically involves surgery. Peripheral ...

Peripheral arterial disease/peripheral artery disease (PAD), or peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a common condition where bodily arteries become narrowed due to a build-up of fatty plaques ...

Doctors screen for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test, which measures blood pressure in the legs. Experts recommend that anyone with PAD risk factors undergo ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new stent that dissolves in the body could help prevent limb loss in people. The team at The Christ Hospital Health Network is among the first in the nation to use a new, ...

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a condition where the arteries become narrow or blocked over time, most often affecting the legs. Reduced blood flow means that oxygen and other essential ...