Vascular surgeon warns chronic leg pain and numbness can be a sign of blocked arteries, shares 6 symptoms of PAD

Chronic leg pain that eases with rest could signal Peripheral Artery Disease. Dr Kapadia stresses early detection is key to preventing serious complications.

Heart health: 7 leg workouts to reduce the risk of PAD (Peripheral artery disease)

Peripheral Artery Disease affects millions in the US. This condition can lead to serious complications. Regular exercise is a ...
Salon

Blocked artery in your leg? Here’s what you should know

Millions of Americans have peripheral artery disease, a disorder primarily caused by fatty deposits that can narrow arteries and block blood flow to the legs. Often, the first symptom they feel is leg ...
Indiatimes

Heart disease and leg pain: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) symptoms – when leg pain means more than just aches

Leg pain during walking could signal Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), indicating clogged arteries and increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Early detection through tests like ABI is crucial, ...
The Union Democrat

Peripheral artery disease: Leg pain, leg cramps, lingering foot wounds among symptoms

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Leg pain and leg cramps aren’t always an orthopedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart.
Yahoo

Doctors Reveal the Best Sleeping Position to Outsmart Peripheral Artery Disease Leg Pain

If you suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD) or other circulation problems, you know they're not just a pain during the day. The issue can often make it hard to sleep at night, too. And that may ...
Post-Bulletin

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Leg pain? It may be your arteries

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 52 years old and enjoy long walks with my husband and our dog. I recently started to experience pain in my left calf during our walks. The pain goes away when I rest. Because I ...
WREG

How to know if you’re suffering from a leg artery blockage

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. With millions affected by Peripheral ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

Leg pain, aches and weakness can be signs of blood vessel blockages, but seniors may miss the symptoms

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Outside the Lou Walker Senior Center in South DeKalb County, a group of seniors is getting a quick blood pressure check. The cuffs aren't just wrapped around their arms. They're ...
Health.com

Black Americans Have the Highest Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease—But Most Have Never Heard of It

Francisco J. Rivera Rosario is a science communications editor experienced in developing all types of science content including, scientific journal articles, infographics, medical educational videos, ...
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Blocked artery in your leg? Here’s what you should know.

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