Women with peripheral artery disease tend to have later diagnosis, quicker progression and worse outcomes than men do. A cardiologist helps explain why and offers tips for managing the disease.
The Truth About 5 Common Dietary Supplements for Vascular Health
Are certain vitamins or supplements beneficial for peripheral artery disease (PAD)? Find out which supplements are safe to take and which ones can be risky when you have PAD.
How to Treat Your Peripheral Artery Disease
Drug-coated balloons are the newest way to treat peripheral artery disease. Research shows they’re more effective than regular balloon angioplasty. But how do they compare to stents and other treatment options?
Post-Exercise Test May Help Your Doctor Better Diagnose Your Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
A simple test provides a truer sense of blood flow in the legs, providing a better way to test for and grade peripheral artery disease.
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Can Your Arteries Get Blocked Anywhere in the Body?
We often hear about blocked arteries in the heart and brain, but why don’t we hear more about blockages in other parts of the body? Curtis M. Rimmerman, MD, a cardiologist in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, recently addressed this topic in a New York Times Ask Well blog post. In … Read More
Can Dark Chocolate Help Ease Your Pain from PAD?
It’s not news that walking is good for you. But a recent study found that a sweet treat may make walking a little easier for you if you have painful leg cramping from peripheral artery disease (PAD). Prior research showing possible benefits of eating dark chocolate has led to more studies. Recently, researchers found that … Read More
Study of PAD Patients Shows Statin Benefits
It’s well known that statins are effective in the treatment of coronary artery disease, but a recent study found that patients with advanced peripheral arterial disease also showed marked benefits from the use of statins, including 50 percent fewer heart attacks and strokes, and significantly lower amputation and death rates. Narrowed arteries cause leg pain, … Read More
PAD Problems? Medicated Stents Can Help (Video)
A new type of stent provides long-lasting help for some patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Initial trials show that these new medicated and flexible stents help restore adequate blood flow to the legs, and lessen the risk that those treated blood vessels will become narrow again. When you don’t get enough blood to your … Read More