Middle-aged folks don't necessarily fare better than seniors following urgent surgery to unclog arteries and restore blood flow to their legs, a new study warns. Adults in their 50s with peripheral ...

The shortest path to the heart turns out to be the best one - not in love necessarily, but in cardiac catheterization, one of the most common procedures in the U.S. The shortest path to the heart ...

In patients with severe artery blockage in the lower leg, an artery-supporting device called a resorbable scaffold is superior to angioplasty, which has been the standard treatment, according to the ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- We're all familiar with fat and cholesterol buildups in heart arteries. But it can happen in the extremities, especially the legs. John Bilkins, a retired firefighter from East ...

Leg swelling, cold feet, numbness or night cramps may be more than everyday discomfort. Vascular experts explain five leg ...

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Leg pain and leg cramps aren’t always an orthopedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many middle-aged adults may be walking around with a dangerous health problem and not even know it. The condition called peripheral artery disease, or PAD, occurs when ...

It’s no secret that as we get older, our bodies start to react differently to the same activities. Clutching the pages of a paperback can cause cramping in the hands. Retrieving groceries from ...

Cardiologists reveal the unexpected symptoms of clogged arteries and underlying heart disease that you should know about. The ...

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