Unusually shiny or hairless legs could signal serious cardiovascular problems, including peripheral artery disease (PAD), ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which plaque builds up in the arteries. Plaque is made of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and fibrous tissues. When plaque builds up in the arteries, ...

I had an interesting conversation recently regarding leg pain. A friend confided that her husband has been complaining about leg pain in his calf muscles when he has to walk any distance. At first, ...

You can have up to 70% artery blockage and feel perfectly normal, and that's what makes it deadly. Dr Sumit Kapadia explains ...

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 ...

Here are the five hidden warning signs of blocked arteries revealed by an expert, and here's everything about the early symptoms, risks, and why timely detection is crucial for heart health.

Seventy-seven-year-old Roy Kelley used to walk two miles a day. "And then it got to the where it hurt below the knees. I thought it was just old age creeping up on me," he said. But Roy had peripheral ...

New advancements in medical technology are taking place every day. And a vascular surgeon at Mercy is among the first doctors in the country to perform a new procedure to treat artery blockage in the ...

Dr. Thoralf Sundt answers the question: 'Bypass -- Vessels From Legs Or Chest?' — -- Question: How does a surgeon decide whether to use veins from the legs or arteries from the chest to do bypass ...

Peter Cummins lay still as doctors administered 20 injections into the 81-year-old’s calves and thighs, hoping the genetic experiment will spur new blood vessels to grow around his clogged leg ...

The coronary calcium scan is a common way to screen for coronary artery disease. This imaging test can range in cost from $100 to $400, but many insurance companies restrict coverage or do not cover ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In the elderly, moderate alcohol consumption may protect against leg artery disease, a condition in which the arteries in the legs become narrowed or clogged with fatty ...