High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, usually has no apparent symptoms and is therefore labeled as a "silent killer." ...

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common but under-recognized problem affecting older patients. Intermittent claudication is the most frequent symptom of PAD, although the diagnosis of PAD is ...

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a common complication for those with diabetes, significantly impacting blood flow and ...

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – We all understand the importance of the heart, but there are some other afflictions related to the ...

High cholesterol, often symptomless, can lead to Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) with signs such as leg pain, muscle weakness ...

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In contrast to coronary artery disease, many fewer clinical trials have been performed to test the effects of atherosclerotic risk factor treatment on prevention of cardiovascular events.

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on February 25, 2025, Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Epidemiology and genetic determination of measures of peripheral vascular health in the Long ...

Leg pain and leg cramps aren’t always an orthopaedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease (PAD), a serious blood flow issue with implications for the heart. In PAD, narrowed ...