A new scientific statement details the most reported symptoms of cardiovascular disease—the leading cause of death in the U.S.—and how factors such as sex, cognitive function, and depression can ...

And if you have a high risk of PAD, look out for the common symptoms including leg pain, numbness or weakness in the legs, ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects your blood flow. But its signs and symptoms can show up on your skin. Many people with PAD notice changes on the skin of their feet and legs, such as: “The skin ...

You’ve probably heard that “getting your steps in” can help you stay healthy. But for people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), walking even a few blocks might feel as challenging as a 10-mile run.

Dr. Dua, a vascular surgeon, is co-director of the Peripheral Artery Disease Center and Limb Evaluation and Preservation Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. In the fall of 2021, a soft-spoken ...

Nurses from all sectors can take a leading role in preventing and controlling hypertension, thereby preventing high rates of cardiovascular disease, new study says. With hypertension (HTN) as a ...

A persistent cramp in the pinky toe can signal peripheral artery disease (PAD), indicating reduced blood flow to the lower extremities. This condition, caused by plaque buildup in arteries, mirrors ...

A little-known disease that could be a ticking health time bomb may be revealed by changes on your feet, doctors have warned. Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a serious condition in which ...

New research has found that people who eat a diet rich in vitamin K have up to a 34 percent lower risk of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular disease (conditions affecting the heart or blood ...