Q: I am a 74-year-old female and was diagnosed with popliteal artery stenosis in my left calf. When walking briskly, it is ...

McLaren Bay Region and vascular surgeon Dr. Nicolas Mouawad recently performed the first SEISMIQ Intravascular Lithotripsy ...

A common diabetes medication does not help people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and without diabetes walk farther, ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) involves a debilitating narrowing of arteries in the legs, and the National Institutes of Health estimates that 1 in every 20 Americans over 50 is affected. Research ...

In a clinical trial, metformin showed no benefit over placebo in improving the six-minute walking distance over a 6-month ...

Treatments for peripheral artery disease (PAD) were largely developed in men and are less effective in women, according to a review published today in European Heart Journal – Quality of Care and ...

"In our study, we found a high rate of non-treatment of peripheral artery disease along with higher levels of mortality in these patients," said Viet T. Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, primary investigator of ...

UAB Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy Associate Professor and Vascular Surgery Program Director Benjamin Pearce, M.D., was recently featured on UAB’s MedCast Podcast to discuss ...

The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a profound impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women, ...

The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a profound impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women, ...

Skin changes associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD) include discoloration, dryness, and shiny or smooth texture. If you’re living with PAD, you may also be at a higher risk of developing foot ...

Peripheral artery disease is primarily caused by plaque buildup in your arteries, with risks increased by underlying medical conditions and certain lifestyle factors, but there’s also a possible ...