Peripheral artery disease (PAD), often called peripheral vascular disease (or PVD), occurs when the arteries responsible for providing blood to the arms or legs become blocked. This condition is experienced by about 1 in 20 aged 50 and over – about 10 million United States citizens. PAD tends to lead to poor circulation, loss of […]
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Blood Clots
Our bodies form blood clots to ensure we don’t bleed to death every time we get a cut. However, blood clots can be a threat if they form in an artery and never leave. This ensures oxygen and blood cannot go to the affected area and body tissues may die. Blood clots can have a […]