What is Atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis is simply the hardening and narrowing of arteries, the blood vessels that transfer the blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The process begins by an … Continue reading
What is an Arterial Duplex?
An arterial duplex, an arterial doppler, or an arterial ultrasound typically refer to the same thing. It is a non-invasive diagnostic medical imaging study. An ultrasound machine is used to … Continue reading
Peripheral Arterial (or Vascular) Disease (PAD or PVD)-Part 2
You can read Part 1 of this article here. Risk Factors Smoking Diabetes High blood pressure (Hypertension) High cholesterol levels Obesity Family history of the disease Age Symptoms Pain, fatigue, … Continue reading
Peripheral Arterial (or Vascular) Disease (PAD or PVD)-Part 1
Anatomy and Function Arteries are blood vessels lined with muscle cells carrying blood, rich in oxygen and other important components, away from the heart to different parts of the body. … Continue reading
What is an Ankle-Brachial-Index (ABI) test?
If you are complaining of pain in your legs and your physician is suspecting a disease in your arteries or PAD, he/she might order a test called ABI. An ankle-brachial-index … Continue reading
Aching Legs?
Do your legs hurt after walking or climbing up the stairs? You may have peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a condition where fatty deposits build up in the inner … Continue reading
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